The South Oakland Ducks of the North Side (0-2) lost their second straight to start the season, falling to the Carrick Express (2-1), by a score of 5-1 in Munhall last night.

The Ducks lead 1-0 going into the top of the fifth when Carrick scored a run on  a walk, a fielder’s choice, a ground out and two, 2-out errors. Then Slavs hit a double to drive in two more and that’s all Carrick would need. The Express added two more in the seventh on a misplayed fly ball that turned into a double, and three singles.

South Oakland’s defense was uneven, with players making a few spectacular plays, but costly errors leading to runs. Randy Patton (L, 0-2) pitched 7 solid innings for the Ducks, who only recorded two hits on the day.

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South Oakland’s next game is Saturday, 5pm at Cranberry.