Priestley, the Oaks top returner on the mound, got locked in a pitchers duel in Menlo's home opener against Westmont last Friday. The senior lefty matched his counterpart for seven innings to keep the Oaks in the game despite a faltering offense. He allowed two runs on six hits, striking out seven and walking just one before leaving with the score tied at 2. Menlo eventually rallied, scoring twice in the bottom of the ninth inning to win the game.

On the season Priestley has a 2.00 ERA, having allowed two runs over nine innings. He has eight strikeouts and opponents are batting only .194 against him. Last season Priestley finished with a 5-4 record, 4.07 ERA, and a 2.3 strikeout-to-walk ratio.