Smash It Sports 16U won big over Knights Empire 16U 9-1 on Sunday.
Knights Empire 16U were the first to get on the board in the first when Matthew Sferratore hit a solo home run to right field.
Smash It Sports 16U took the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Emille Diaz singled, Kyle Markham singled, and Nate Power singled, each scoring one run.
Smash It Sports 16U added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Markham doubled, and Mason Phillips singled, each scoring one run.
Jamison Riley earned the win for Smash It Sports 16U. They surrendered three hits and one run over five innings, striking out nine and walking four. Justin Benevento took the loss for Knights Empire 16U. The right-handed pitcher went three and one-third innings, allowing eight runs on 14 hits, striking out two and walking none.
Smash It Sports 16U accumulated 16 hits in the game. Smash It Sports 16U’s Phillips made the most of their chances at the plate. The number seven hitter led the team with three hits in three at bats. Mason Davey and Markham each drove in two runs for Smash It Sports 16U. Diaz, Mikey Crandall, Ryan Lewin, and Power each collected multiple hits for Smash It Sports 16U. Smash It Sports 16U didn’t commit a single error in the field. Mathew Gross had the most chances in the field with seven.
Gannon Klimuszko, Sferratore, and Anthony Paige each collected one hit for Knights Empire 16U. Sferratore went 1-for-2 at the plate as they led the team with one run batted in.