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Late Score Costs Oak Park Varsity Eagles After Late Charge from Royal Varsity Highlanders

Saturday’s game against Royal Varsity Highlanders was a heartbreaker for Oak Park Varsity Eagles, as they lost the lead late in a 5-4 defeat. The game was tied at four in the bottom of the sixth when a wild pitch scored one run.

Oak Park Varsity Eagles got on the board in the top of the second inning after Ryan Kobayashi singled, and Tyler Kutsch walked, each scoring one run.

Royal Varsity Highlanders jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the third inning after Lucas Markand singled, Noah Vasquez grounded out, and Caden Salazar singled, each scoring one run.

Kobayashi singled, which helped Oak Park Varsity Eagles tie the game at four in the top of the sixth.

Nate O’Brien earned the win for Royal Varsity Highlanders. The reliever allowed two hits and two runs (one earned) over four and one-third innings, striking out four and walking none. Mason Tannous took the loss for Oak Park Varsity Eagles. They went one and two-thirds innings, allowing one run on one hit, striking out one and walking one. Jackson Weir stepped on the hill first for Oak Park Varsity Eagles. The righty surrendered five hits and three runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking four. Dayne Peters opened the game for Royal Varsity Highlanders. The starting pitcher allowed three hits and two runs over one and one-third innings, striking out one and walking three. Dean Barkman earned the save.

Kobayashi, the number eight hitter for Oak Park Varsity Eagles, led the way with three runs batted in. They went 2-for-3 on the day. Kobayashi and Colin Bruns each collected two hits for Oak Park Varsity Eagles. Oak Park Varsity Eagles turned one double play in the game.

Royal Varsity Highlanders amassed nine hits in the game. Number seven hitter, Salazar, showed depth of Royal Varsity Highlanders’s lineup, by leading them with three hits in three at bats. Tillman collected two hits for Royal Varsity Highlanders in four at bats. Markand paced Royal Varsity Highlanders with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing six walks for the game. Tillman stole two bases. Royal Varsity Highlanders turned two double plays in the game.

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