OAKLAND, CA

Menlo put an impressive 4 runs on the board in the top of the 1st inning Sunday afternoon, but ultimately lost the game by a final score of 5-4. Their overall record is now 4-17.

Big Top of the 1st

The Oaks jumped out to an early lead in the game, catalyzed by a bases-loaded walk to first baseman Sage Pera that scored Erik Quinzon. Pera, who hit a towering home run yesterday, has become a crucial cog in the Menlo offense this season. 

Back-to-back singles by Sean Pettener and Cooper Paulino brought home 2 more runs for the Oaks in the forms of Anthony Masetti and Jonathan Charboneau. The inning then came full-circle when a sacrifice fly by Chaz Kaneakua brought Sage Pera across home plate.

Shutdown Relief

Sophomore right-hander Anthony Tellez entered the game with 2 outs in the bottom of the 4th inning, ultimately staying in the game for 3.2 innings. He held the Urban Knights to just 3 hits in that time, striking out 2 and allowing no walks or runs.

Australian Richard Kiel contributed the final 2 outs of the game, retiring both batters in just 5 pitches.

Up Next

Menlo has 5 games on the schedule next week, beginning with an away contest against CSU Sonoma on Tuesday, March 7th. First pitch in Rohnert Park, California is scheduled for 2:00 PM. Then, the Oaks continue their GSAC season with two home doubleheaders against San Diego Christian College on Friday, March 10th and Saturday, March 11th. First pitch at Cartan Field on Friday is scheduled for 11:00 AM, with a 10:30 AM start on Saturday.