The Pineville Pioneers (6-7) jumped out to an early lead, but were unable to hold on and lost 4-3 to the Statesville Owls (4-7) on Saturday.

An RBI single by Nick Rodriguez gave the Statesville Owls the lead in the sixth inning.

Zach Slagle improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Statesville Owls. He struck out two, walked two and surrendered two hits.

Erik Markwat (1-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 1 1/3 innings, walked one, struck out one, and allowed one run.