MERRICK MAYHEM 7U had trouble keeping up with BETHPAGE EAGLES in an 11-5 loss on Saturday. MERRICK MAYHEM 7U got things started in the first inning when MICHAEL D drew a walk, scoring one run.
In the bottom of the first inning, BETHPAGE EAGLES tied things up at one when ETHAN Rinduced Neuran to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored. BETHPAGE EAGLES pulled away for good with five runs in the second inning. In the second Krauss singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run, Hoffner singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run, Eskridge singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run, Filannino drew a walk, scoring one run, and Neuran singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run.
MERRICK MAYHEM 7U put up three runs in the fourth inning. MERRICK MAYHEM 7U big bats were led by CJ A and ANGEL T, all driving in runs in the frame.
BETHPAGE EAGLES scored five runs in the third inning. Eskridge, Lapertosa, Filannino, Neuran, and Runaldo powered the big inning with RBIs.
Lapertosa earned the win for BETHPAGE EAGLES. He surrendered two runs on two hits over two and a third innings, striking out five. Eskridge threw one and two-thirds innings in relief out of the bullpen. Eskridge recorded the last five outs to earn the save for BETHPAGE EAGLES.
ETHAN took the loss for MERRICK MAYHEM 7U. He allowed four hits and five runs over one inning, striking out one. DEAN W started the game for MERRICK MAYHEM 7U. He allowed zero hits and one run over one-third of an inning, walking zero.
BRODY G, MICHAEL, DEAN, and ANGEL each collected one hit to lead MERRICK MAYHEM 7U. MERRICK MAYHEM 7U didn't commit a single error in the field. DEREK Z had the most chances in the field with three.
Krauss led BETHPAGE EAGLES with two hits in two at bats. BETHPAGE EAGLES was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Krauss made the most plays with four.
