The Palo Alto Oaks and the South Bay Storm (8-15) both threatened with rallies, but it was the Palo Alto Oaks that eventually took advantage of them in a 4-3 win at Baylands Field.
Dominic Hernandez pitched seven innings and allowed two earned runs, six hits and one walk while striking out four.
Matt Urakami racked up two RBIs on one hit for the South Bay Storm. He tripled in the fifth inning.
Greg Matson got it done on the bump on the way to a win. He pitched two-thirds shutout innings. He struck out none, walked none and surrendered no hits.
Travis Bonner was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just 1 2/3 innings, walked one, struck out one, and allowed one run.