I'm not saying Sunday's semifinal game started late, but let's just put it this way: this photo of Hardy and Patsy, Bryce's grandparents, was actually taken at the scheduled starting time of 3 p.m.:
(Side note: that actually is Hardy and Patsy in sixth grade, which means she is an even more amazing lady than you thought to have been putting up with him for even longer than you imagined)
When the game finally began, 919 was outhit for the second time in two weekends...and won for the second time in two weekends, prevailing 11-7 after a four-run bottom of the fifth sealed the victory in a game shortened to five innings by the time limit.
The game was not exactly an artistic display. As Coach Sean told the team after the game, "You fell asleep in the middle of the game, and you almost let them steal it from you." The Nationals had a 7-3 lead going into the top of the fifth, but ran into some defensive issues and watched the Rockets tie the score.
But that just set the stage for a fun bottom of the fifth, which was capped when Ben cracked what turned out to be a walk-off RBI double. Of course, walk-offs are nothing new to Ben. After all, he's been doing it ever since 7U.
The victory moved 919 into the tournament championship game against the HYAA Hawks, with the game scheduled to start at midnight or somewhere thereabouts.
Semifinal Nationals scoring plays
When the game finally began, 919 was outhit for the second time in two weekends...and won for the second time in two weekends, prevailing 11-7 after a four-run bottom of the fifth sealed the victory in a game shortened to five innings by the time limit.
The game was not exactly an artistic display. As Coach Sean told the team after the game, "You fell asleep in the middle of the game, and you almost let them steal it from you." The Nationals had a 7-3 lead going into the top of the fifth, but ran into some defensive issues and watched the Rockets tie the score.
But that just set the stage for a fun bottom of the fifth, which was capped when Ben cracked what turned out to be a walk-off RBI double. Of course, walk-offs are nothing new to Ben. After all, he's been doing it ever since 7U.
The victory moved 919 into the tournament championship game against the HYAA Hawks, with the game scheduled to start at midnight or somewhere thereabouts.
Semifinal Nationals scoring plays
First inning
Bryce took a leadoff walk and went to third on an errant pickoff throw. Elias singled him home, then stole second and third. Ben's fielder's choice scored Eli.
Score after one inning: 919 Nationals 2, Rockets 2
Second inning
JT reached on a shot through the infield, then stole second and third. Joey's fielder's choice scored JT. Banks ripped a two-out single and went all the way to third when the ball was misplayed. Chace singled home Banks, then stole second and third. Bryce walked and stole second. A wild pitch scored Chace and sent Bryce to third, where he eventually scored on another wild pitch.
Score after two innings: 919 Nationals 6, Rockets 2
Fourth inning
JT doubled, went to third on a fielder's choice, and scored on a wild pitch.
Score after three innings: 919 Nationals 7, Rockets 3
Fifth inning
Banks walked and stole second. A fielder's choice sent him to third, and Bryce's shot through the right side scored him. Bryce stole second and went to third on a wild pitch. Elias walked and stole second. Gavin singled home Bryce. Andrew's fielder's choice scored Elias. Ben's RBI double turned out to be a walk-off when the time limit expired.
Score after five innings: 919 Nationals 11, Rockets 7
Fifth inning
Banks walked and stole second. A fielder's choice sent him to third, and Bryce's shot through the right side scored him. Bryce stole second and went to third on a wild pitch. Elias walked and stole second. Gavin singled home Bryce. Andrew's fielder's choice scored Elias. Ben's RBI double turned out to be a walk-off when the time limit expired.
Score after five innings: 919 Nationals 11, Rockets 7
Pitching Performances
Elias started and went two strong innings.
Andrew threw two hitless innings.
Banks cleaned up a mess in the fifth.
Semifinal Web Gems
• Brady led off the game with a Web Gem, making a nice backhand scoop of a low throw at first base to get the first out.
• Gavin and Bryce teamed up to end the second inning with a double play. With a runner on second and one out, Gavin snared a line drive and flipped to Bryce covering the bag to double off the runner.
Semifinal line score
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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R
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H
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Rubber Arm Rockets
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2
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0
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0
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1
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4
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X
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7
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8
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919 Nationals
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2
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4
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0
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1
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4
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X
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11
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6
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