The Alameda Merchants (2-0) and the San Mateo Rounders volleyed the lead five times on Sunday, but the Alameda Merchants came out on top for a 5-3 win on Sunday at San Mateo High.

The Alameda Merchants finally managed to grab the lead after a strong ninth inning. A passed ball scored Roger Luna and Daniel Skinner to give the Alameda Merchants the lead for good.

The Alameda Merchants held off the San Mateo Rounders, as the San Mateo Rounders were unable to overcome a three-run ninth inning deficit.

The San Mateo Rounders scored one run in the ninth on. Despite their efforts, the San Mateo Rounders couldn't get over the hump.

The Alameda Merchants' Kendal Fowler was perfect at the dish, going 2-2. He singled in the third and sixth innings.

George Asmus handled the San Mateo Rounders' lineup with ease, racking up nine strikeouts. Asmus allowed one earned run on two hits and one walk over five innings.

Jake Westhorpe recorded his first win of the year for the Alameda Merchants. He allowed two runs over two innings. Westhorpe struck out three, walked four and gave up three hits.