Sunday, March 25, 2012

Dixie Hollins 9 - Shorecrest Chargers 4

The Chargers lost their first game in the NorthEast Spring Break Tournament.

Dixie Hollins scored a run in the first inning and 5 runs in the 2nd inning to take a 6-0 lead.  They scored 2 more runs in the top of the 5th to increase their lead to 8-0.

In the bottom of the 5th inning Matt B lead off for the Chargers with a double and 1 out. Jake B grounded to 2nd and a run scored to cut the lead to 8-1.  Jason K walked, Spencer H singled to drive in a run, Marc B singled to drive in another run to cut the lead to 8-3. In the top of the 6th inning Dixie Hollins scored another run to take a 9-3 lead.  In the bottom of the 7th inning, Jason K led off with a double, Spencer H walked and Andrew R singled to load the bases.  Austin reached on an error and a run scored to make the final score 9-4.

Andrew R was the losing pitcher working 4 innings – allowing 5 hits, 1 walk, 5 strike outs and no earned runs.  Austin R worked 3 innings – allowing 3 hits, 2 walks, 3 strike outs and no earned runs.

Leading hitters for the Chargers were

Jason K had a single, a double, 2 runs scored and 1 RBI
Marc B had 2 hits and 1 RBI
Spencer H had 1 hit and 1 RBI
Matt B had a double and run scored
Jake B had a run scored