Shorecrest 8 - Northside Christian 5

March 8, 2012

Shorecrest 8 - Northside Christian 5

The Chargers scored 1 run in the 1st inning on a single by Jason K. Austin R singled to drive in the run giving the Chargers a 1-0 lead. Northside scored 4 runs in the top of the second to take a 4-1 lead. Chris H singled to lead off the 2nd inning and Jake B singled to drive in a run. Spencer H also got a base hit to drive in a run and cut the lead to 4-3.

In the bottom of the 5th inning Marc B walked and pinch hitter Will S singled to drive in a run with a ground out. Avery C singled to drive in another run to give the Charges a 5-4 lead. Northside scored a run in the top of the 6th to tie the game up at 5-5. In the bottom of the 6th inning, Tim M was hit by a pitch, Jake B reached on a fielder's choice, Jason K was intentionally walked, Marc singled to drive in one run and two runs scored on wild pitches to give the chargers an 8-5 lead.

Marc B retired the side in order in the 7th inning to make the final score 8-5.

Marc B picked up the win in relief, working 2 innings - allowing 1 hit, 3 strike outs and no bases on balls. Jake B pitched 3 1/3 inning of great baseball and gave the chargers a chance to come back and win the game.

Leading Hitters for the Chargers were:
Austin R with 2 hits, 1 RBI and 1 run scored
Marc B with 1 hit, 1 RBI and 1 run scored
Spencer H with 1 hit, 1 RBI and 1 run scored
Jason K with 1 hit, 1 RBI and 1 run scored
Jake B with 1 hit, 1 RBI and 2 runs scored
Avery C with 1 hit and 1 RBI
Chris H with 1 hit and 1 run scored
Will S with 1 RBI

Up next - Chargers vs Calvary Christian @ Jack Russell Field on Saturday March 10 at 6:00 pm