Saturday, April 3
Shorecrest 9, Boca Ciega 5
The Chargers scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 1st inning to jump out to a 4-0 lead. John R. walked, Brent R. singled, Marc B. singled to load the bases and Spencer H. walked to force in the 1st run of the game. Jon O. was hit by a pitched ball to force in a run. Jason K. and Tyler L. each grounded out to drive in runs. Austin R. walked in the 2nd inning and scored on a sacrifice fly by Marc B. to make the score 5-0.
Boca Ciega scored a run in the top of the 4th inning to cut the lead to 5-1. Boca Ciega scored 2 more runs in the top of the 5th inning to make the score 5-3.
Jon O. led off the bottom of the 5th with a long 3 base hit and scored on a wild pitch. Jason K. walked. Jake B. reached on a fielder's choice. Austin R. also reached on a fielder's choice and drove in a run to give the Chargers an 8-3 lead.
Boca Ciega scored 2 more runs in the 6th inning to cut the lead to 8-5.
The Chargers answered with a run in the bottom of the 6th. Spencer H. led off with a base hit and scored on a sacrifice fly by Jason K. to make the final score 9-5.
Brent R. and Spencer H. both made some very good defensive plays in the infield for the Chargers. Marc B. threw out 2 base runners trying to steal 2nd.
Tyler L. picked up the win by working 5 2/3 innings, walking 1 and striking out 4. Andrew R. worked 1 1/3 innings striking out 2 and allowing only 1 hit.
Leading hitters for the Chargers were:
Jon O. with 1 triple, 1 run scored and 1 RBI
Brent R. with 1 hit and 1 run scored
Marc B. with 1 hit, 1 sacrifice fly and 1 RBI
Spencer H. with 1 hit and 2 runs scored
Tyler L. with 1 hit
Jason K. with 2 RBIs
Austin R. with 1 RBI
The Chargers next game is against Out of Door Academy on Tuesday, April 6 at 4:00 pm.
