Saturday's game against LI Titans was a heartbreaker for MERRICK MAYHEM 8U, as they lost the lead late in an 8-5 defeat. LI Titans was down 5-4 in the top of the fifth inning when Ryan B doubled on a 2-0 count, scoring three runs.
MERRICK MAYHEM 8U lost despite out-hitting LI Titans seven to five. MERRICK MAYHEM 8U notched five runs in the fourth inning. MERRICK MAYHEM 8U put the pressure on, lead by singles by LOGAN M, CHRISTIAN B, and DYLAN R and a walk by NOAH W.
Joey F was on the hill for LI Titans. He allowed two hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out seven.
ZACH B was on the pitcher's mound for MERRICK MAYHEM 8U. He lasted two innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out five. Gavin J, PEYTON C, S B, and NOAH each entered the game as relief, throwing one and one-third innings, two-thirds of an inning, two-thirds of an inning, and one-third of an inning respectively.
DYLAN led MERRICK MAYHEM 8U with two hits in two at bats.
Mason R went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead LI Titans in hits.
