Great Oak lost to Temecula Valley last Tuesday, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Great Oak Wolfpack came out on top in a nail-biter against the Temecula Valley Golden Bears and snuck past 6-4.
The team relied heavily on Gavin Fien, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Dylan Fien, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Temecula Valley's side, Cody Liscio put in work no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Liscio has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Liscio was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Isaiah Rauseo made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Temecula Valley hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Great Oak struck out nine times.
Great Oak's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 14-10. As for Temecula Valley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 14-9-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Great Oak will face off against Murrieta Mesa at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Great Oak's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Murrieta Mesa's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Temecula Valley, they will head out on the road to take on Murrieta Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Murrieta Valley is coming into the match with three straight wins at home, so Temecula Valley will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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