MERRICK MAYHEM 8U FALL stayed in it until the end, but Seaford Vikings pulled away late in a 13-11 victory on Saturday. The game was tied at nine with Seaford Vikings batting in the top of the sixth when Callen singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run. Despite the loss, MERRICK MAYHEM 8U FALL did collect 12 hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, Seaford Vikings had 12 hits on the way to victory.
Seaford Vikings opened up scoring in the first inning. Michael hit into a fielder's choice, scoring one run. After Seaford Vikings scored one run in the top of the second, MERRICK MAYHEM 8U FALLanswered with one of their own. Seaford Vikings scored when Vinny grounded out, scoring one run. MERRICK MAYHEM 8U FALL then answered when MASON S singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.
MERRICK MAYHEM 8U FALL put up five runs in the third inning. MERRICK MAYHEM 8U FALL offense in the inning was led by ANGEL T, RYAN O, MASON, and DEAN W, all driving in runs in the inning.
James was credited with the victory for Seaford Vikings. James allowed two hits and two runs over two innings, striking out three. Bobby threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.
ANGEL took the loss for MERRICK MAYHEM 8U FALL. ANGEL allowed six hits and ten runs over two and a third innings, striking out four.
BRODY G started the game for MERRICK MAYHEM 8U FALL. BRODY allowed six hits and three runs over three and a third innings, striking out eight Nico started the game for Seaford Vikings. Nico surrendered six runs on seven hits over two and two-thirds innings, striking out five.
MERRICK MAYHEM 8U FALL racked up 12 hits on the day. JACK B, BRODY, and MASONeach managed multiple hits for MERRICK MAYHEM 8U FALL. JACK went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead MERRICK MAYHEM 8U FALL in hits. MERRICK MAYHEM 8U FALL tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. ANGEL led the way with two. MERRICK MAYHEM 8U FALL was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. JACK made the most plays with 13.
Seaford Vikings totaled 12 hits in the game. Vinny, Nico, Callen, Michael, and Jack all managed multiple hits for Seaford Vikings. Seaford Vikings was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Michael had the most chances in the field with ten.
