The AA Angels (3-1) and the AA Rockies (2-2) volleyed the lead five times on Thursday, but the AA Angels came out on top for a 9-4 win on Thursday at Optimist #4.

Eric Larson put himself in scoring position with two extra-base hits for the AA Angels. He tripled in the first inning, homered in the fifth inning, and singled in the sixth inning.

Vanessa Lindsay got the win, running his season record to 1-0. He allowed three runs over five innings. Lindsay struck out three, walked none and gave up four hits.

The AA Angels were sparked by James Stuckey and Larson, who teamed up for eight hits and three RBIs.