The Salem 13u went 2-1-1 this weekend. The opened up on Saturday with a 3-0 win over the Diamond Jaxx. Dakota Gregg was the winning pitcher, Eli Purdy, Ben Lux and Tanner Purintun drove in the Salem runs.
Salem then tied with the Cumberland Commanders 5-5. Hunter Hyde was the starting pitcher. Devan Jennings and Purdy drove in 2 runs for Salem.
Ben Lux dominated in the opening bracket play game driving in 5 runs on 2 hits in a 15-0 win over the Louisville Sluggers. Lux and Emit Gibson had 2 hits each.
Salem then lost to the Diamond Jaxx 3-2. Lux gave up just 1 hit and 3 runs over six innings with 8 ks. Logan Williams and Holden Burge had hits for Salem.
Game 1
Salem Wildcats 14U Defeats DiamondJAXX 14U In Pitcher’s Duel
Both teams were strong on the mound on Saturday, but Salem Wildcats 14U defeated DiamondJAXX 14U 3-0. Dakota Gregg started the game for Salem Wildcats 14U and recorded 16 outs.
Salem Wildcats 14U got on the board in the top of the sixth inning after Eli Purdy was struck by a pitch, Ben Lux singled to the left side of the infield, and Tanner Puritian was struck by a pitch, each scoring one run.
Gregg earned the win for Salem Wildcats 14U. The starter allowed four hits and zero runs over five and one-third innings, striking out seven and walking one. Westin Schwierjohn stepped on the bump first for DiamondJAXX 14U. The hurler surrendered zero hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out seven and walking two. Vince Krajefska appeared in relief for Salem Wildcats 14U.
Lux, Logan Williams, and Emit Gibson each collected one hit for Salem Wildcats 14U. Purdy, Lux, and Puritian each drove in one run for Salem Wildcats 14U.
Schwierjohn, Tucker Goestenkors, Dylan Gerstner, and Waylan Buehne each collected one hit for DiamondJAXX 14U. DiamondJAXX 14U were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Brennan Toennies had the most chances in the field with eight.
Gm 2
Salem Wildcats 14U And Cumberland Commanders 14U Tie
Salem Wildcats 14U and Cumberland Commanders 14U tied 5-5 on Saturday.
A single by Lane Freeman on an 0-2 count put Cumberland Commanders 14U on the board in the bottom of the first.
A single by Devan Jennings gave Salem Wildcats 14U the lead, 2-1, in the top of the second.
Salem Wildcats 14U committed an error, which helped Cumberland Commanders 14U tie the game at two in the bottom of the second.
A single by Eli Purdy gave Salem Wildcats 14U the lead, 4-2, in the top of the third.
Cumberland Commanders 14U took the lead in the bottom of the third inning after Bentley Overbeck walked, Maison Buerster walked, and Rueben Jansen singled to center field, each scoring one run.
Logan Williams grounded out, which helped Salem Wildcats 14U tie the game at five in the top of the fourth.
Hunter Hyde started on the hill for Salem Wildcats 14U. The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and four runs (three earned) over two innings, striking out three and walking four. Jasper Sherrick started on the bump for Cumberland Commanders 14U. The hurler surrendered one hit and two runs (zero earned) over two innings, striking out three and walking two.
Jennings, Purdy, Ben Lux, Hyde, and Holden Burge each collected one hit for Salem Wildcats 14U. Jennings and Purdy each drove in two runs for Salem Wildcats 14U.
Freeman, Brody Cox, Jansen, and Sherrick each collected one hit for Cumberland Commanders 14U. Freeman, Jansen, Overbeck, and Buerster each drove in one run for Cumberland Commanders 14U. Cumberland Commanders 14U had patience at the plate, collecting six walks for the game. Jansen and Overbeck led the team with two free passes each.
Gm 3
Lux Drives 5 Runners Home In Salem Wildcats 14U Victory Over Louisville Sluggers 13U
Ben Lux drove in five runs on two hits to lead Salem Wildcats 14U past Louisville Sluggers 13U 15-0 on Sunday at Current Location. Lux singled in the second inning, scoring three runs, and doubled in the third inning, scoring three.
Salem Wildcats 14U jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Eli Purdy singled, scoring two runs, and Tanner Puritian grounded out, scoring one run.
Salem Wildcats 14U scored seven runs on six hits in the bottom of the second inning. Logan Williams singled, scoring one run, Hunter Hyde singled, scoring one run, Lux singled, scoring three runs, Emit Gibson singled, scoring one run, and a wild pitch scored one run.
Salem Wildcats 14U scored five runs on two hits in the bottom of the third inning. Lux doubled, scoring three runs, Gibson singled, scoring one run, and Puritian drew a walk, scoring one run.
Purdy started the game for Salem Wildcats 14U. The right-handed pitcher surrendered one hit and zero runs over three innings, striking out three and walking one. Cashton McCulley stepped on the bump first for Louisville Sluggers 13U. The hurler allowed seven hits and 10 runs over one and one-third innings, striking out none and walking five.
Lux and Gibson each collected two hits for Salem Wildcats 14U. Salem Wildcats 14U had a strong eye at the plate, tallying nine walks for the game. Puritian and Carter Summers led the team with two free passes each. Purdy and Lux each stole multiple bases for Salem Wildcats 14U. Salem Wildcats 14U ran wild on the base paths, amassing six stolen bases for the game. Salem Wildcats 14U were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Williams made the most plays with three.
Brevin Heuerman went 1-for-1 at the plate to lead Louisville Sluggers 13U in hits.
Gm 4
DiamondJAXX 14U Squeaks By Salem Wildcats 14U In Pitchers Duel
Both teams were strong on the mound on Sunday, but DiamondJAXX 14U was just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 3-2 victory over Salem Wildcats 14U. Ben Lux started the game for Salem Wildcats 14U and recorded 18 outs.
Salem Wildcats 14U opened the scoring in the second after Emit Gibson grounded out, scoring one run.
DiamondJAXX 14U jumped back into the lead in the top of the third inning after Caleb Deien doubled down the right field line, Drake Geragosian grounded out, and Waylan Buehne grounded out, each scoring one run.
Lux started on the bump for Salem Wildcats 14U. The starting pitcher gave up one hit and three runs over six innings, striking out eight and walking five. Easton Timmermann led things off on the mound for DiamondJAXX 14U. The pitcher surrendered two hits and two runs (one earned) over seven innings, striking out four and walking two.
Logan Williams and Holden Burge were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected one hit for Salem Wildcats 14U. Eli Purdy and Williams each stole multiple bases for Salem Wildcats 14U. Salem Wildcats 14U were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Williams made the most plays with 10.
Timmermann, Tucker Goestenkors, and Deien each collected one hit for DiamondJAXX 14U. Deien, Geragosian, and Buehne each drove in one run for DiamondJAXX 14U.
