In a tightly contested baseball matchup, the Huntington Beach Oilers emerged victorious with a late surge to defeat the Notre Dame Knights 1-0. The game remained deadlocked at zero until the top of the tenth inning when Trevor Goldenetz's triple to right-center field set the stage for Cole Clark's RBI single, providing the winning run for the Oilers.
Pitching prowess was evident on both sides, with the Huntington Beach Oilers' pitchers totaling 12 strikeouts, while the Notre Dame Knights' pitchers recorded 11 strikeouts. Tanner Brown was stellar in relief for the Oilers, pitching three scoreless innings, not allowing any hits, and striking out three batters. Jared Grindlinger set the tone as the starting pitcher, pitching two strong innings, allowing only one hit, and striking out five without conceding a run. Andrew Berdelis came in to close the game for the Oilers, pitching two innings of flawless baseball, striking out three batters and not allowing any hits.
Offensively, the Oilers demonstrated patience at the plate, earning seven walks throughout the game. They capitalized on their opportunities on the basepaths, stealing a total of five bases. In the field, the Huntington Beach Oilers displayed exceptional defensive prowess, committing zero errors, ensuring their victory.
Overall, it was a hard-fought battle between two competitive teams, with the Huntington Beach Oilers ultimately prevailing with timely hitting and dominant pitching to secure the win.