By GameChanger
Valley Dirtbags 12U were triumphant over Baseball Junkies Bridgewater May 2 12U 12-7 on Saturday at Oakdale Park.
Baseball Junkies Bridgewater May 2 12U got on the board in the top of the first inning after Flynn E singled to center field, and Lewis G walked, each scoring one run.
Valley Dirtbags 12U tied the game in the bottom of the first thanks to a single by Gabriel B, and a balk.
In the bottom of the second, Valley Dirtbags 12U broke up the tie when Easton S singled, scoring one run. Then a single by Owen D followed to extend the lead to 5-2.
Baseball Junkies Bridgewater May 2 12U tied the game in the top of the third thanks to a walk by Zachary W, a walk by Trenton S, and a ground out by Gannon D.
In the bottom of the third inning, Valley Dirtbags 12U went back into the lead after Gabriel B homered to center field, Baseball Junkies Bridgewater May 2 12U committed an error, and Cameron M singled down the left field line, each scoring one run.
Gabriel B earned the win for Valley Dirtbags 12U. The starter gave up three hits and five runs (one earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking seven. Flynn E took the loss for Baseball Junkies Bridgewater May 2 12U. The starter went two and one-third innings, surrendering eight runs (six earned) on eight hits, striking out three and walking one. Jase H appeared in relief for Valley Dirtbags 12U.
Valley Dirtbags 12U piled up 12 hits in the game. Zakk L, Gabriel B, Owen D, Cameron M, and Rylan S each collected two hits for Valley Dirtbags 12U. Zakk L and Owen D were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for Valley Dirtbags 12U. Gabriel B stole two bases. Valley Dirtbags 12U ran wild on the base paths, accumulating six stolen bases for the game.
Flynn E drove the middle of the lineup, leading Baseball Junkies Bridgewater May 2 12U with two runs batted in. The pitcher went 2-for-3 on the day. Flynn E and Westin K each collected two hits for Baseball Junkies Bridgewater May 2 12U. Baseball Junkies Bridgewater May 2 12U had patience at the plate, amassing nine walks for the game. Liam T and Lewis G led the team with two walks each. Baseball Junkies Bridgewater May 2 12U turned one double play in the game.
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