6U DIVISION
Ross, Sinclair & Associates Blue Diamonds vs. Event Magic Blue Dolphins
The Blue Diamonds brought their A game to Krusi Field against the Blue Dolphins. Eva Levingston and Nora Jensen hardly let a ball past the pitcher’s mound, while Clara Milsten and Anne Rosenbaum covered first. Ten of 11 batters hit without a tee. Audrey Barnes, Skylar Hart, Eva Lozeau de Guzman,
Anna Kranson, Lola Whalen and Teagan Shannon all had solid hits. Ella Chae showed excellent form behind the plate.
8U DIVISION
Linguini's Red Flames 4 vs. McDonald's Lightening Thunder 5
The Red Flames burst onto the field. Right off the bat, Talula Wilmot and Romey Brandt both got first base hits. Next up was Charlotte Daly, who knocked them both in. Then came Cambria Restagno, with a strong first base hit, allowing Charlotte to score. In the second inning, Reese Croxton was all smiles with a first base hit. For her 3rd inning RBI and doing an amazing job pitching, Stella Cashin was awarded the game ball.
Lauren’s Closet Pink Sox 8 vs. China House Fiery Phoenix 9
It was quite a scorcher out there as the China House Fiery Phoenix took on the Pink Sox. The Fiery Phoenix opened the game with a flourish, providing timely hitting and great defensive efforts by all. Cate Rosenbaum set the tone with some lights-out pitching. Natalie Mendelsohn showed her athleticism, playing multiple positions. Meg Rosenbaum defended right field well, preventing extra base running. In the end, it was the Fiery Phoenix bats that provided the winning hits in the bottom of the 5th to seal the victory
10U DIVISION
Encinal Market Blue Bullets 4, Oakland Black Magic 9
The Blue Bullets found their mid-season hitting groove against the visiting Black Magic and logged a season high 8 singles! Kaitlyn Ogata and Tiana Bullock were especially fierce at the plate with 3 hits and 2 hits respectively. Jackie Lim, Carlin Shannon and Madeline Roorda contributed a single apiece. Defensively, Kaitlyn Ogata hurled a whopping 8 strikeouts from the mound and snagged 2 pop flies in her spare time. Jackie Lim made her pitching debut and teamed with catcher Hailey Hayes for a great heads-up force at home.
Elks Lodge 1015 Gang Green 6, Law Offices of Paul F. Mahler Hornets 4
A good match-up between the two teams, which both played fantastic ball. The game tied at the bottom of the 3rd 4-4, with a single by Jayda Aviles, double by Katie Gee’s bunt and a triple by Sophia Piamonte. Aggressive base running by Brooklyn Bilstein, Oliva Lebo-Planas and Olivia Low, but the Hornets could not hold them in the 4th, when 2 runs scored for the win.
12/14U DIVISION
Harbor Bay Realty Transformers 3, Bay Area Children’s Theatre Black & Yellow Beastzz 4
Harbor Bay Realty Black and Blue Transformers lost a close game to the Black and Yellow Beatszz. Pitcher Ruby Siltanen led the Transformers on offense and defense with seven strikeouts and a towering triple. Samantha Shaffer kept the Transformers in contention with a blistering 6th inning hit that drove in the game-tying run. Multi-talented infielder Emani Vaughn played amazing defense and threw out a runner at second base. The offensive motor of the Transformers, Alexis Esparza, slammed a double and slashed a single in addition to her usual stellar defense.
Alameda Orthopedic & Sports Therapy Green Hornets 10, Oakland Firecrackers 5
The Alameda Sports Therapy’s Green Hornets played a strong game for a 10-5 win against the visiting Oakland Firecrackers. It was exciting with every player getting to run the bases. The player achievement award went to Jordan Coley who, as a courtesy runner, stole several bases and came home to help put the Hornets ahead.
Linda C. Avery Ph.D Explosion 14, Diamond Tool & Dye Royal Riptide 2
The Royal Riptide were taken down by Explosion, which got out front at the top of the game with 2 runs before being shut down by pitcher Grace Oransky and catcher Aubrey Guevara. At the bottom of the first inning, Aubrey Guevara built on a solid double, ushered home by the efforts of Kiley Carter and Grace Oransky. Grace and Aubrey allowed just one hit at the top of inning 2, holding Explosion off from scoring. At the bottom of the second inning, Elizabeth Noble scored a second run, with the help of teammates Sydney Williams and Nikkita Dwonch. The girls in blue battled forward with spirit, but were unable to close the widening scoring gap created by Explosion.
Linda C. Avery Ph.D Explosion 7, Bay Area Children’s Theatre Black & Yelllow Beastzz 4
Beastzz made a great showing against a team stacked with tournament players, keeping it close with great fielding and pitching throughout. Christine Warren sped around to stretch a hit into a triple and later bunted for a hit. Mikayla Wong smashed a strong double, and Lily Wilmot pitched four 3-up/3-down innings. But the Explosion got ahead, then kept the Beastzz bats just a little quieter than usual, holding on for the win.
