CONEJO OAKS BASEBALL

Amateur Baseball Development Group

1710 N. Moorpark Rd. #106 ∙ Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 ∙ Fax (805) 529-9862

Contact: Lacey Holtz, Asst. General Manager ∙ conejo.oaks@gmail.com ∙ (316) 516-8045

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—June 14, 2009

LATE RALLY NOT ENOUGH FOR OAKS

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- The rubber game of the series between California Collegiate League rivals the Conejo Oaks (4-5, 4-5) and the Santa Maria Valley Packers (7-3, 3-3) went to the visitors as the Packers defeated the Oaks 8-10 at Sparky Anderson Field.

Oaks starting pitcher Cody Thomson had his work cut out for him, giving up four runs on four hits through the first two innings. The Packers increased their lead with four more runs in the top of the sixth inning. In the bottom of the sixth, center fielder Kyle Jones doubled followed by an RBI double from left fielder Jacob Fiss who later scored on a Matt Scioscia RBI single.

A late rally from the Oaks in the ninth inning was just what they needed but fell short. An RBI triple to right center by short stop Tyler Smith was followed by an RBI single from right fielder Kenny Hatcher. The hits continued with a double from Jones, a single from third baseman Chris LoPiccolo, and a single from Scioscia. Scoring five runs on five hits was just not enough for the Oaks to gain the lead.

Youth Baseball Day had a great turnout at the ballpark. Children wearing their team jerseys had the opportunity to participate in several on-field activities between the innings for prizes as well as meet the players after the game for autographs.

After a day off the Oaks will take on non-league opponents the East LA Dodgers at Sparky Anderson Field on Tuesday, June 16th. First pitch is 5:00pm.

For more information about Oaks Baseball visit our website, www.oaksbaseball.org.

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