Both pitching staffs had their hands full on Monday in a high-scoring affair where Dodger Nation bested MERRICK MAYHEM 10U, 17-10.
The MERRICK MAYHEM 10U struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Dodger Nation, giving up 17 runs.
Dodger Nation got on the board in the second inning. Covret doubled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.
Dodger Nation took the lead for good with seven runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Buttssingled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run, an error scored one run for Dodger Nation, ETHAN M induced Dacilua to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, an error scored one run for Dodger Nation, Covret doubled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run, and Krill doubled on a 2-0 count, scoring two runs.
Krill took the win for Dodger Nation. The bulldog allowed 12 hits and ten runs over five innings, striking out three. Newman threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.
ETHAN took the loss for MERRICK MAYHEM 10U. ETHAN went three and two-thirds innings, allowing 12 runs on nine hits and striking out one.
MERRICK MAYHEM 10U racked up 14 hits. ETHAN, SPENCER B, BRADY K, and TOMMY Teach collected multiple hits for MERRICK MAYHEM 10U. SPENCER and ETHAN each collected three hits to lead MERRICK MAYHEM 10U.
Dodger Nation scattered 14 hits in the game. Cruz, Butts, Ayenbacuh , Krill, and Covret each racked up multiple hits for Dodger Nation. Cruz led Dodger Nation with three hits in five at bats. Dodger Nation tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Krill led the way with two.
