The Peninsula Oilers pounded out a 5-2 win over the Anchorage Bucs fueled by a five-run bottom of the eighth inning Saturday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park.
Story by Casey Roehl
Oilers 5 – Bucs 2
The Oilers bats recorded one hit through seven innings, then exploded at the plate in the eighth inning.
After back-to-back singles by Ryan Novis and Michael Yourg to open the frame, Evan Berkey, a defensive replacement in the top of the eighth inning, laced a tw0-run single into right field to give the Oilers a 2-1 lead.
Catcher Ryan Koch added two more runs on an RBI single, plating Paul Kunst and Matthew Kirk.
Grant Wood added the fifth run of the inning on a 5-3 RBI ground out scoring Tyler Duke, giving the Oilers a 5-1 lead.
The Bucs were able to add a run against Oilers reliever Christian Winston in the top of the ninth after Willy Escala walked with the bases loaded to make the score 5-2.
Bret Ricklefs was inserted into the game with two outs to face JC Correa, the go-ahead run at the plate with the bases loaded. Ricklefs got Correa to strikeout to clinch the Oilers second win of the season.
The Oilers improved to 2-1 in the Alaska Baseball League on the season.
Sunday Doubleheader
The Oilers double-dip against the Bucs Sunday with a doubleheader sponsored by Old Town Bingo. Free admission for fans along with the chance to play baseball bingo.
The Oilers close out their six-game home stand against the Bucs Monday at 7 p.m. at Coral Seymour Memorial Park.
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