It was a pitcher’s dual between Gavilan and Skyline Thursday, but unfortunately for the Rams the visitors came out on top.
Gavilan lost 1-0 to Skyline in 10 innings, despite a stellar performance by Matt Oxner on the mound.
Oxner put in nine innings of working and allowed seven hits, but struck out seven as well. He always walked one.
A Phil Caufield double allowed Vince Lonzano to score in the top of the 10th and the Rams were unable to answer.Â
DJ Santellano led the Rams, going 3 for 4 with a stolen base.
Gavilan (7-9 overall, 1-3 in conference) will look to rebound when it hosts College of San Mateo at noon Saturday.Â
SOFTBALL
Rams fall to Cabrillo
Gavilan and Cabrillo were locked in a 6-6 tie heading into extra innings Thursday, but it was the visitors that were able to score the difference maker.
Cabrillo bested Gavilan 7-6 in eight innings, handing the Rams their first conference loss of the season.
Paige Miguel went the distance, but Cabrillo was able to get to the Gavilan ace. Miguel allowed seven runs on 17 hits including a homerun while striking out four.
Priscilla Orona led the Rams by going 3 for 5 with 2 runs.
Gavilan (13-4 overall, 3-1 in conference) will play at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Ohlone College.Â
