FULLERTON, CA

The Oaks traveled south for a 3-game series against the Royals this weekend. In the first game of the series, Menlo notched a solid 10 hits and 5 runs, but found themselves on the losing end of the scoreline, 25-5. They are now 7-27 overall, and 3-14 in conference games.

Charboneau and Pera Lead the Way

Menlo's 2 best offensive performances came from left fielder Jonathan Charboneau, batting 3rd, and designated hitter Sage Pera, batting 4th. 

Charboneau went 3-5 on the day, with 2 RBIs and 1 run scored. His 2 RBIs came in the top of the 7th, when his double down the left field line scored Anthony Masetti and Blake Dompier. 

Pera contributed 2 RBIs in the game, which came by way of a home run to right field in the top of the 6th that also scored Charboneau. Pera also drew 2 walks on the day.

Charboneau now has 28 RBIs to his name this season, putting him in a tie with Anthony Masetti for the second-most among Menlo players. His double today was his 5th of the season. Pera leads the Oaks in home runs, with 10, and RBIs, with 34. His 10 home runs tie him for the fourth-most among all Golden State Athletic Conference players.

Efficient Kiel

Right-handed reliever Richard Kiel pitched the final inning of the game, and was the only Oaks pitcher not to concede a run. He required just 12 pitches to retire all 3 Royals he faced.

So far this season, Kiel has allowed just 16 earned runs. That is the fewest by any Oaks pitcher who has pitched at least 15 innings, even though Kiel has the third-most innings pitched of any Menlo player, with 36.2.

Up Next

Menlo and Hope International will play a doubleheader tomorrow in Fullerton. The first pitch of the day is scheduled to be thrown at 11:00 AM PT.