Salem Wildcats 10U trailed by as many as four, but came back to best Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u on Saturday, 11-10.
Both offenses were strong at the plate as Salem Wildcats 10U collected six hits and Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u six in the high-scoring affair.
Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u got on the board in the top of the first inning after Jonah singled, scoring one run, and a steal of home scored two runs.
Salem Wildcats 10U captured the lead, 4-3, in the bottom of the first after Jace Alden singled down the right field line, Edison Sager doubled down the right field line, Payton Etnier singled to center field, and Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u committed an error, each scoring one run.
Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u flipped the game on its head in the top of the third, scoring five runs on three hits to take the lead, 8-4. The biggest blow in the inning was a ground out by Henry that drove in two.
Salem Wildcats 10U tied the game in the bottom of the fourth thanks to a play, and a line out by Keagan Webster.
In the top of the fifth inning, Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u went back into the lead after Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u scored on a passed ball, and Jagger grounded out, each scoring one run.
Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u committed an error, which helped Salem Wildcats 10U tie the game at 10 in the bottom of the fifth.
Judah Webb opened the game for Salem Wildcats 10U. The right-handed pitcher gave up three hits and four runs over two innings, striking out five and walking none. Henry started on the mound for Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u. The starting pitcher surrendered five hits and six runs (five earned) over three innings, striking out three and walking one. Jace Alden appeared in relief for Salem Wildcats 10U.
Beckham Detmer and Edison Sager each collected two hits for Salem Wildcats 10U. Beckham, Jace, Edison, Bo Lux, and Payton each drove in one run for Salem Wildcats 10U. Beckham, Jace, Payton, and Clay Heinzmann each stole multiple bases for Salem Wildcats 10U. Salem Wildcats 10U stole 14 bases in the game.
Jagger drove the middle of the lineup, leading Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u with two runs batted in. Henry led Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u with two hits in three at bats. Jonah, Gavin, Jagger, Crue, Henry, and Luke each stole multiple bases for Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u. Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u ran wild on the base paths, tallying 17 stolen bases for the game.
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Salem Wildcats 10U Falls To Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u
Salem Wildcats 10U could not keep up with Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u 11-6 on Saturday.
Salem Wildcats 10U got on the board in the top of the first inning after Beckham Detmer singled down the left field line, Edison Sager singled to center field, and Payton Etnier grounded into a double play, each scoring one run.
Salem Wildcats 10U added one run in the second after Keagan Webster grounded out.
In the bottom of the third inning, Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u went back into the lead after Salem Wildcats 10U committed an error, Parker singled down the left field line, Salem Wildcats 10U committed an error, and Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u scored on a passed ball, each scoring one run.
Keagan stepped on the bump first for Salem Wildcats 10U. The hurler allowed two hits and three runs (one earned) over two innings, striking out three and walking two. Bryce stepped on the bump first for Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u. The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and four runs over two innings, striking out none and walking three.
Keagan led Salem Wildcats 10U with two runs batted in. Bo Lux went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Salem Wildcats 10U in hits. Salem Wildcats 10U had a strong eye at the plate, tallying eight walks for the game. Ryder Mulvany and Clay Heinzmann led the team with two bases on balls each. Ryder and Clay each stole multiple bases for Salem Wildcats 10U. Salem Wildcats 10U ran wild on the base paths, collecting 10 stolen bases for the game.
Parker provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u with two runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Crue and Parker each collected two hits for Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u. Parker and Henry each stole multiple bases for Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u. Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u ran wild on the base paths, collecting eight stolen bases for the game. Centralia Mud Dawgs 10u turned one double play in the game.
