South Oakland has won two of its last three games.
June 2, John Herb Field, Ross Twp.: The Ducks came from behind to defeat D2 5-4 in eight innings. Aiden Alessio singled home a run in the sixth to tie the game at 4. Ben Gwin singled home the winning run with two outs in the 8th inning.
Ryan Myers pitched 5 strong innings before giving way to the bullpen. Stephen Murray and Brandon Blackstone pitched 3 scoreless innings in relief. Anthony DeFilippo hit two doubles.
June 7, Riverview Field, Oakmont. South Oakland lost to the Lions 4-0. We can’t seem to score against these guys.
June 9, John Herb Field, Ross Twp.: South Oakland beat the Eagles 13-8 in a classic NABA game between two legacy teams with wild bird mascots. After falling behind 2-0 in the first inning, the Ducks exploded for 10 runs in the bottom of the second, chasing the Eagles starter.
The Eagles screetched back within 2 runs behind two doubles, a handful of errors, and a ball that hit second base and bounced into right field. The lead felt tenuous at 10-8.
South Oakland answered with three big insurance runs in the bottom of the 4th, and the game settled down after that.
Ducks stats of note:
- Tom Pulice 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
- Aiden Alessio: 2-for-4, 3B, 4 RBI
- Ty Hronek: W, 4 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 6 K
South Oakland plays next on Sunday, June 14, at 8:15pm at John Herb Field vs the Turtles.
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