NS Giants Mejia 9U Defeat Longwood Lions 9U

NS Giants Mejia 9U were victorious against Longwood Lions 9U 13-9 on Tuesday at Field 6.

A single by Miles P on an 0-2 count put Longwood Lions 9U on the board in the top of the first.

NS Giants Mejia 9U captured the lead, 2-1, in the bottom of the first after PJ (Philip) R grounded out, and NS Giants Mejia 9U scored on a wild pitch, each scoring one run.

Camden L singled to left field, which helped Longwood Lions 9U tie the game at two in the top of the second.

NS Giants Mejia 9U flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the second, scoring eight runs on seven hits to take the lead, 10-2. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Thomas W that drove in two.

Longwood Lions 9U scored two runs in the top of the third on a home run to center field by Dallas F.

A wild pitch, and a walk by Thomas W helped NS Giants Mejia 9U extend their early lead in the third.

Longwood Lions 9U scored five runs on zero hits in the top of the fourth inning. Camden L grounded out, scoring one run, Miles P drew a walk, scoring one run, Dallas F drew a walk, scoring one run, Roman D drew a walk, scoring one run, and Anthony B drew a walk, scoring one run.

Matteo C stepped on the hill first for NS Giants Mejia 9U. The starting pitcher gave up two hits and one run (zero earned) over one inning, striking out two and walking one. Camden L began the game for Longwood Lions 9U. The hurler surrendered seven hits and 13 runs over three and one-third innings, striking out seven and walking 11. Dylan O, Leo B, Donovan L, and Ethan M each appeared in relief for NS Giants Mejia 9U.

PJ (Philip) R provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led NS Giants Mejia 9U with three runs batted in. The number three hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Zayn M, Leo B, Jameson S, Donovan L, PJ (Philip) R, Ryan M, and Thomas W each collected one hit for NS Giants Mejia 9U. NS Giants Mejia 9U had patience at the plate, amassing 11 walks for the game. Dylan O, Zayn M, Frankie G, and Thomas W led the team with two walks each. Dylan O, Frankie G, and Thomas W each stole multiple bases for NS Giants Mejia 9U. NS Giants Mejia 9U stole 12 bases in the game.

Dallas F, Miles P, Camden L, and Bryce T each collected one hit for Longwood Lions 9U. Dallas F, Miles P, and Camden L each drove in two runs for Longwood Lions 9U. Longwood Lions 9U had a strong eye at the plate, collecting 11 walks for the game. Miles P, Roman D, and Clayton A led the team with two free passes each. Longwood Lions 9U didn’t commit a single error in the field. Miles P had the most chances in the field with eight.