Game 1: Aviators vs Storm Chasers Field 3 8:00am
The visiting Aviators were ready for take-off, and sent their entire lineup to the plate in the 1st inning. Scoring 7 runs on 8 hits, as everyone was involved. 7-0 Aviators after 1st inning.
The 2nd inning was much the same; 11 batters, 7 hits, 6 runs. All of the Aviators were putting the ball into play. The Storm Chasers fired back with a run of their own. 13-1 Aviators lead after 2.
Both teams were quiet in the 3rd inning, and the score remained unchanged. 13-1 Aviators after 3.
The 4th inning saw 3 Aviators cross the plate on 4 hits & a sacrifice fly. Mercy rule in effect.
Aviators 16, Storm Chasers 1
High-Flyers of the Game:
B. Lee 3-3; 2B, 2RS
B. Parr 2-2; BB, 3RS, Excellent Pitching
B. Allsbrook 3-3; 2B, HR, 3RS, 6 RBI
J. Finley 3-3, 2RS, RBI
S. Harcourt 2-2; SF, 1RS, 2 RBI
Game 2: Leones vs. Aviators Field 4 9:10am
Aviators score quickly on hits by Lee, Loiben, & Collincini. 0-3 Aviators after 1 inning.
No teams score in the 2nd, but the Leones plate 4 runs in the top of the 3rd. Lee & Loiben both reach base with hits for the Aviators, and are each rewarded with Runs Scored. 4-5 Aviators after 3.
Neither team was able to change the score in the 4th inning, as only odd numbered innings will allow a score. The 5th inning starts with 2 runs for the Leones, who temporarily take the lead for the 2nd time in this game. Brian Lee gets on base with a 2B, and ends up leveling the score at 6-6 after 5.
6th inning was even. No scores, but drama builds. Score still tied 6-6, going into the 7th inning.
Aviator pitching & defense holds the Leones to zero runs in the 7th, and sends Aviator batters 10, 11, & 12 to the plate. BB for TMac, Single for T. Barnes, and BB for B. Alvara to load the bases with 0 outs in the bottom of the 7th. Brian Lee could have celebrated a Sacrifice Fly…but that’s not his style. Lee singles up the middle to walk it off!
Great pitching. Great defense. Great all-around team effort to pull out the win.
Leones 6, Aviators 7
High-Flyers of the Game:
B. Lee 4-4; 2B, 3RS, Game-Winning RBI
A. Loiben 2-3; 2 2B, 2RS
B. Collincini 2-2; 2 2B, 1RS, 4 RBI
Mile High Club:
B. Lee 7-7; 5 1B, 2 2B, 5 Runs Scored, Game-Winning RBI