Oklahoma City Dodgers Defeat The Sacramento River Cats 5-3

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The game between the Sacramento River Cats and the Oklahoma City Dodgers was a thrilling affair from start to finish. Both starting pitchers, Mason Black and Ryan Pepiot, displayed their talents on the mound, keeping the opposing teams at bay for the majority of the game.

Mason Black was dominant for the River Cats, showcasing excellent control and striking out batters with ease. Ryan Pepiot, on a rehab assignment for the Dodgers, showed signs of his usual brilliance, despite surrendering a run early in the game.

The River Cats took an early lead in the first inning when David Villar's RBI double brought home Isan Diaz. The score remained 1-0 until the sixth inning, when Jakson Reetz's single extended the River Cats' lead to 2-0.

However, the Dodgers staged a comeback in the seventh inning. Drew Avans hit a double, driving in Steven Duggar and closing the gap to 2-1. The tension intensified in the ninth inning when Duggar launched a powerful home run, tying the game and sending the crowd into a frenzy.

With the game deadlocked, it entered extra innings, where the Dodgers capitalized on their opportunities. In the top of the tenth inning, they scored three runs with crucial hits from Devin Mann and Steven Duggar, taking a commanding 5-2 lead.

In the bottom of the tenth, the River Cats fought back, showing resilience and determination. They managed to score one run, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Dodgers' lead. The game ended with a final score of 5-3 in favor of the Dodgers, leaving the River Cats and their fans disappointed but proud of their team's efforts.