The Astros improved their chances of securing a District 67 Tournament of Champions berth by taking an instant 8-0 lead, but held off a determined White Sox group for a 9-6 Northgate Little League major division title-clinching win.
The Astros took advantage of suspect White Sox defense, scoring two runs in the top of the first and extending their lead in the second inning when they pushed across a half dozen.
The White Sox showed the courage of champions, responding with three runs in the third and would add a run in each of the final three frames to cut a substantial Astros lead to three heading into their final at bat.
After getting a tremendous effort from starting pitcher Taylor Clark, the White Sox turned to their relievers to hold the White Sox off the scoreboard. After the White Sox scratched a run off of reliever Jordan Eakes, the White Sox turned to Joe Bothelio who included a harmless pop-up to end the game.
Trevor Baum stroked a huge RBI single to help break the game open for the Astros and came around to score twice in the championship. Astros starting pitcher Clark helped his cause, going 3 for 4 and scoring twice, while teammate Bothelio finished the game 2 for 3 with a pair of doubles and a walk.
Marcus Rivas did all he could do in defeat, trying to start a White Sox rally by starting off the bottom of the sixth with a base hit. Nolan Prado hit a homerun for the White Sox, and Adam Ramirez paced the club, going 2 for 2 and getting hit by a pitch.
The Astros will be a part of a bracket that includes the major division champions from Lathrop, Manteca, Patterson, Salida, Mountain House, Tracy American, Tracy National and Weston Ranch Little Leagues for the district 67 crown.
The two clubs will meet up at this morning., with a TOC berth riding on the verdict.
Matthew Pilkay came around to score twice in the win, while teammate Eli Andrews hit a triple and drew a walk and scored twice for the Dodgers.
First pitch is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at Neil Hafley School.
Dennis Crum scored the game-winning run, when Alexander gave the Rattlers second life with his two-out blast. Zach White scored twice for the Rattlers, while both Deron Bacon and Kyle Dias both got base hits.
The two clubs are scheduled to meet up for the league title at 9:30 a.m.
The Astros took advantage of suspect White Sox defense, scoring two runs in the top of the first and extending their lead in the second inning when they pushed across a half dozen.
The White Sox showed the courage of champions, responding with three runs in the third and would add a run in each of the final three frames to cut a substantial Astros lead to three heading into their final at bat.
After getting a tremendous effort from starting pitcher Taylor Clark, the White Sox turned to their relievers to hold the White Sox off the scoreboard. After the White Sox scratched a run off of reliever Jordan Eakes, the White Sox turned to Joe Bothelio who included a harmless pop-up to end the game.
Trevor Baum stroked a huge RBI single to help break the game open for the Astros and came around to score twice in the championship. Astros starting pitcher Clark helped his cause, going 3 for 4 and scoring twice, while teammate Bothelio finished the game 2 for 3 with a pair of doubles and a walk.
Marcus Rivas did all he could do in defeat, trying to start a White Sox rally by starting off the bottom of the sixth with a base hit. Nolan Prado hit a homerun for the White Sox, and Adam Ramirez paced the club, going 2 for 2 and getting hit by a pitch.
The Astros will be a part of a bracket that includes the major division champions from Lathrop, Manteca, Patterson, Salida, Mountain House, Tracy American, Tracy National and Weston Ranch Little Leagues for the district 67 crown.
Minor ‘A’
Dodgers 16, Red Sox 2
The Dodgers did exactly what they needed to do to extend their season another day, forcing a championship deciding game today with their 16-2 shellacking of the Red Sox.Dodgers 16, Red Sox 2
The two clubs will meet up at this morning., with a TOC berth riding on the verdict.
Matthew Pilkay came around to score twice in the win, while teammate Eli Andrews hit a triple and drew a walk and scored twice for the Dodgers.
First pitch is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at Neil Hafley School.
Minor ‘B’
Rattlers 7, Bisons 6
The Rattlers used every at bat available, as Gary Alexander drove a pitch to deep centerfield plating the winning run and giving the Rattlers another shot at closing out the season as the Northgate Little League champions.Rattlers 7, Bisons 6
Dennis Crum scored the game-winning run, when Alexander gave the Rattlers second life with his two-out blast. Zach White scored twice for the Rattlers, while both Deron Bacon and Kyle Dias both got base hits.
The two clubs are scheduled to meet up for the league title at 9:30 a.m.
— Jagada Chambers
