Despite seeing its five-run lead whittled down by the end, Rochester Brewers 18U still held off Dirtbags for a 10-8 victory on Saturday. Dirtbags scored three runs in the failed comeback on a single by #13 and a single by #24.
There was plenty of action on the basepaths as Rochester Brewers 18U collected 15 hits and Dirtbags had 12.
Rochester Brewers 18U took an early lead in the first inning when Neenan singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.
In the top of the second inning, Dirtbags tied things up at five when #18 singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run.
Rochester Brewers 18U took the lead for good with three runs in the third inning. In the third Neenan singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run, #7 threw a wild pitch allowing one run across the plate for Rochester Brewers 18U, and an error scored one run for Rochester Brewers 18U.
Dirtbags scored three runs in the sixth inning. The big inning for Dirtbags came thanks to singles by #13 and #24.
Forney was the winning pitcher for Rochester Brewers 18U. The bulldog surrendered five runs on eight hits over three innings, striking out four. Sardou threw four innings in relief out of the bullpen. Sardou recorded the last 12 outs to earn the save for Rochester Brewers 18U.
7 was on the pitcher’s mound for Dirtbags. undefined allowed nine hits and eight runs over three innings, striking out two and walking one. #1 and #2 entered the game as relief, throwing two innings and one inning respectively.
Rochester Brewers 18U racked up 15 hits. Neenan, Rucker, Romich, Reina, and Elkovitch all collected multiple hits for Rochester Brewers 18U. Elkovitch, Reina, Romich, Rucker, and Neenan each collected two hits to lead Rochester Brewers 18U.
Dirtbags collected 12 hits. #18, #15, #24, and #6 all managed multiple hits for Dirtbags. #18 went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Dirtbags in hits.
Rochester Brewers 18U snagged a late lead and defeated Dirtbags 3-2 on Sunday. The game was tied at two with Rochester Brewers 18U batting in the bottom of the eighth when #11 threw a wild pitch allowing one run across the plate for Rochester Brewers 18U.
The pitching was strong on both sides. Rochester Brewers 18U pitchers struck out 12, while Dirtbags pitchers sat down 11.
Osier pitched Rochester Brewers 18U to victory. The fireballer lasted five innings, allowing zero hits and zero runs while striking out 11 and walking zero. Elkovitch threw four innings in relief out of the bullpen. Elkovitch recorded the last 12 outs to earn the save for Rochester Brewers 18U.
Rochester Brewers 18U racked up six hits on the day. Stanek and Elkovitch each collected multiple hits for Rochester Brewers 18U. Elkovitch and Stanek each collected two hits to lead Rochester Brewers 18U.