Day: May 23, 2021
Angels — Lawn Boys
Los Banditos Outdone By Angels, 8-3
- Angels took the lead for good with one run in the fifth inning. In the fifth an error scored one run for Angels.
- Angels scored three runs in the fourth inning. Angels’s big inning was driven by a single by Brian Allen and a double by Will Coleman.
- Dylan Powers was the winning pitcher for Angels. The pitcher surrendered one run on two hits over five innings, striking out three.
- Jake Byers took the loss for Los Banditos. The bulldog allowed two hits and three runs over one and one-third innings, striking out one and walking one.
- Coleman started the game for Angels. The fireballer went four innings, allowing two runs on six hits, striking out five and walking one Trevor Meier started the game for Los Banditos. Meier surrendered three runs on six hits over four innings, striking out two and walking zero
- Howard Hardee led Los Banditos with two hits in four at bats.
- Angels totaled 13 hits in the game. Coleman, Gary Nevala, Josh McDearmon, and Cam Jerina all collected multiple hits for Angels.
Grays — Orioles
The Orioles battled back from a 2-0 and 5-2 deficit to make this a close game, but the Grays prevailed by scoring a single run in the last inning on the way to a 6-5 win. The Grays jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the second inning courtesy of RBIs by Kevin Mack and Ray Wojtak. The Orioles tied the game with two runs of their own in the sixth inning before surrendering the lead to the Grays in their half of the inning. The Grays scored three runs after four consecutive hits to take a 5-2 lead. But the Orioles weren’t giving up yet, putting up three runs of their own in the top of the 7th to tie the game. With the time limit running out, the teams played one last inning. Ray Wojtak pitched a scoreless top of the 8th for the Grays, setting the stage for the game-winning rally. With the bases loaded and one out and the Orioles defense playing in, Tom Hopkins lofted a fly ball to right field that dropped over the head of the right fielder, allowing Jeff Gaber to score the winning run.
Despite winning the game by only one run, the Grays outhit the Orioles 14-7. The Grays were led by Tom Hopkins, who collected three hits and two RBIs, including driving in the game-winning run. Greg Gaber, Brian Dostalek, Ray Wojtak, and Matt McClenaghan also collected two hits apiece for the Grays. The Orioles offense was led by Andy Hess and Jason Pace with two hits apiece.
Greg Gaber pitched the first five innings for the Grays, allowing four hits and no runs. Ray Wojtak pitched a scoreless 8th inning to earn the victory.