Fountain valley, CA — Athletics Mercado 2023 defeated OC Hustlers 12U 10-1 on Saturday thanks to a timely six runs in a big third inning. Johnson, Jiselle H, Alyssa H, and Jasmyn B each had RBIs in the frame. In the first inning, Athletics Mercado 2023 got their offense started. Alexa R drove in one when she doubled. In the bottom of the first inning, OC Hustlers 12U tied things up at one. OC Hustlers 12U scored one run when #15 singled. Athletics Mercado 2023 pulled away for good with three runs in the second inning. In the second Mattison S singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run, Jasmyn singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, and Priscilla L doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. Athletics Mercado 2023 notched six runs in the third inning. Johnson, Jiselle, Alyssa, and Jasmyn powered the big inning with RBIs. Jiselle was credited with the victory for Athletics Mercado 2023. She allowed two hits and zero runs over two and a third innings, striking out two and walking zero. #14 started the game for OC Hustlers 12U. She allowed 14 hits and ten runs over four innings. Alyvia H started the game for Athletics Mercado 2023. She went one inning, allowing one run on two hits, striking out one and walking zero Athletics Mercado 2023 socked one home run on the day. Jiselle went yard in the third inning. Athletics Mercado 2023 collected 14 hits on the day. Priscilla, Natalie L, Alexa, and Mattison all managed multiple hits for Athletics Mercado 2023. Priscilla led Athletics Mercado 2023 with three hits in three at bats. Athletics Mercado 2023 didn't commit a single error in the field. Johnson had four chances in the field, the most on the team. OC Hustlers 12U was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. #15 had the most chances in the field with four.