Despite allowing three runs in the third inning, MERRICK MAYHEM 8U FALL defeated Plainview Hawks 9-3 on Saturday. Rofeim and Forrer powered the big inning with RBIs.
MERRICK MAYHEM 8U FALL secured the victory thanks to five runs in the third inning. DEAN W, HUNTER R, CJ A, and BRODY G all contributed in the big inning with RBIs. MERRICK MAYHEM 8U FALL fired up the offense in the first inning. MASON S drew a walk, scoring one run.
MERRICK MAYHEM 8U FALL pulled away for good with five runs in the third inning. In the third DEAN was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, HUNTER grounded out, scoring one run, CJ singled on a 3-2 count, scoring two runs, and BRODY singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.
RYAN O was the winning pitcher for MERRICK MAYHEM 8U FALL. RYAN lasted three innings, allowing six hits and three runs while striking out six and walking one. HUNTER and JAMES C entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. JAMES recorded the last two outs to earn the save for MERRICK MAYHEM 8U FALL.
Finns took the loss for Plainview Hawks. Finns allowed six hits and six runs over two innings, striking out four. Silman started the game for Plainview Hawks. Silman lasted one and two-thirds innings, allowing zero hits and three runs while striking out five.
MASON went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead MERRICK MAYHEM 8U FALL in hits. ANGEL T led MERRICK MAYHEM 8U FALL with two stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with eight stolen bases. MERRICK MAYHEM 8U FALL was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. JACK B had the most chances in the field with ten.
Plainview Hawks collected seven hits. Horn and Rofeim all managed multiple hits for Plainview Hawks. Plainview Hawks didn't commit a single error in the field. Fox had the most chances in the field with ten.
