Three first-inning runs helped the Peninsula Oilers (21-19) to a 4-2 win over the Anchorage Bucs (21-19) at Coral Seymour Memorial Park on Sunday.

The Peninsula Oilers staved off the Anchorage Bucs as the Anchorage Bucs were unable to match the Peninsula Oilers down the stretch.

The Anchorage Bucs scored two runs in the third on two singles. Unfortunately, the Anchorage Bucs weren't able to take the lead back.

Trey Richardson got a hit in each of his four at bats. He doubled in the sixth inning and singled in the first, third, and eighth innings.

The Anchorage Bucs had no answer for Brandon Kizer, who kept runners off the basepaths in his appearance. Kizer held the Anchorage Bucs hitless over 2 1/3 innings, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out two.

Michael Coates got the win, running his season record to 3-1. He allowed two runs over 2 2/3 innings. He struck out none, walked two and surrendered five hits.

Mike Theodore (1-2) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just six innings, walked none, struck out four, and allowed four runs.

The Peninsula Oilers were sparked by Garrett Stubbs and Richardson, who teamed up for six hits and three RBIs.