Story by Narrative Science.

The Peninsula Oilers (11-3) refused to relinquish the lead after grabbing it early against the Anchorage Bucs (13-5), recording an 8-2 victory on Wednesday at Mulcahy Field.

Eight runs in the first three innings allowed the Peninsula Oilers to put the game away early.

An RBI single by Alex Rubanowitz, a two-run error, and in the first inning and a solo home run by Jordan Sanford during the second inning fueled the Peninsula Oilers' offense early.

Sanford had a hot bat for the Peninsula Oilers. Sanford went 2-5, drove in one and scored two runs.

Tyler Gibson picked up the win for the Peninsula Oilers. Gibson pitched seven innings and allowed one earned run, five hits and two walks while striking out four.

Evan Powell had two extra-base hits for the Anchorage Bucs. He doubled in the fourth and seventh innings.

Brandon Diaz (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just two innings, walked four, struck out five, and allowed five runs.