Atwater swept the Bees for the second time in three days, by scores of 4-2 and 6-3. 

 

Game 1

On the Mound-

Matt Thomas (Trinity University) was the starter for the Aviators, throwing 6 innings and limiting the Bees to 2 runs, none of those earned. Thomas struck out 5 hitters. In relief, Brayden Bebee (Henderson State) earned the save in his three inning outing. He did not allow a baserunner. 

 

Eric Parnow started for California as he went 4 innings and surrendered 3 earned runs and walked 4. 

 

Game Summary-

Jesus Duran (Merced College) led the Atwater offense as he was 2-3 with a walk and a RBI. Victor Tisacreno (Merced College) and Drew Gwerder (Holy Names University) smacked doubles. 

 

The Bees had 6 different guys record one hit each in this game. 

 

Win: Matt Thomas (4-3)    Loss: Eric Parnow (0-3)  Save: Brayden Bebee (2)

 

Game 2

On the Mound-

Joe Blair (CSU East Bay) earned the win in game 2, tossing 5 innings and giving up 3 runs although none were earned. Blair struck out 8 and only allowed one free pass. Matt Clark (Modesto JC) earned his first save of the summer for Atwater. 

 

All 3 of the Bees pitchers went 2 innings and giving up 2 earned runs. 

 

Game Summary- 

Victor Tiscareno (Merced College) had a good game, hitting 2-3 with a walk, 2 runs scored and a RBI. Brad Bussard (Holy Names University) was 1-1, 2 walks and 2 RBI. 

 

Young Lee and Eric Parnow each went 2-4 for California.

 

Win: Joe Blair (2-3)    Loss: Lucas Sweany (1-4)    Save: Matt Clark (1)

 

What's Next: The Aviators have a huge series against the third place Klamath Falls Gems, starting with the first game on Friday the 14th at 7 pm.