MERRICK MAYHEM 8U took the lead late in the game in an 8-4 victory over Long Island Jr Ducks 8U on Sunday. The game was tied at one with MERRICK MAYHEM 8U batting in the top of the fourth when GAVIN J singled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run. MERRICK MAYHEM 8U fired up the offense in the first inning. MERRICK MAYHEM 8Uscored one run when DYLAN R singled.
In the bottom of the second inning, Long Island Jr Ducks 8U tied things up at one. B F drove in one when B singled.
MERRICK MAYHEM 8U pulled away for good with four runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth DYLAN singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs and CHRISTIAN B drew a walk, scoring one run.
ZACH B was the winning pitcher for MERRICK MAYHEM 8U. ZACH allowed three hits and one run over three innings, striking out seven. GAVIN and ISAAC D entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.
C C started the game for Long Island Jr Ducks 8U. C lasted five innings, allowing six hits and five runs while striking out eight. C I threw one inning in relief.
MERRICK MAYHEM 8U saw the ball well today, racking up eight hits in the game. GAVIN, DYLAN, and ISAAC all managed multiple hits for MERRICK MAYHEM 8U. GAVIN led MERRICK MAYHEM 8U with three hits in three at bats. GAVIN led MERRICK MAYHEM 8Uwith three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with nine stolen bases.
Long Island Jr Ducks 8U didn't commit a single error in the field. C had the most chances in the field with one.
