Starlight Drive-In
Game One: Jamaica Plain Treasures 11, County Crossing Bloodbugs 6 – POG: C John Atomson, JP
Jamaica Plain used an 8-run 8th inning help propel them to the Lady Killers Invitational over County Crossing. Trailing 6-3 entering the 8th inning, the Treasures used a grand slam by RF Davis Seaweed and a bases-clearing double by game MVP C John Atomson to propel themselves over the Bloodbugs.
Atomson, batting out of the 8th spot in the lineup, went 3 for 4 with two doubles, scored twice, drove in three runs, walked once, and struck out once.
Game Two: Egret Scrappers 17, Starlight Lady Killers 6 – POG: RF Crops Gerdenheimer, ETM
Egret turned a close game into a blowout with a 12-run 8th inning. The Scrappers trailed 4-3 entering the bottom of the 7th inning before taking the lead on game MVP Crops Gerdenheimer’s second homerun of the day. His first homerun was a three-run blast in the 3rd inning.
All of the Scrappers other extra-base hits came in the 12-run 8th inning. Catcher Tony Tamez hit a triple, and left fielder Paladin Danse and pinch hitter Jared Pterror each homered. Danse’ homer was a three-run shot, while Pterror hit a grand slam.
Player of the Day: Crops Gerdenheimer, RF, Egret Scrappers
Gerdenheimer was 3 for 5 on the day with 2 homeruns, 3 runs scored, and 6 RBI.
Other scores:
Synths 5, Knuckle Punchers 1 – POG: SP Chris Morgen, LEX
Assaultrons 9, Yao Guai 7 – POG: 2B Elijah Horne, FHE
Adamantium 9, Party Boys 3 – POG: 3B Joel Mutfruit, ABE
Gunners 5, Witch Hats 3 – POG: RF Ryan Wegott, QUIN
Ghouls 8, Deathclaws 6 – POG: 1B Jeremy Nicholson, UP
Radstags 6, Dwellers 3 – POG: SP Noah Williams, CON
Swatters 6, Chemist 3, 10 inn. – POG: SS Chris Wickliffe, ST (GW: 2B Danny Suarez hit 10th inning 3-run homer)
Mirelurks 8, Silver Shroud 3 – POG: 1B Random Lurkcakes, WAR
Atom Cats 18, T-51s 15, 11 inn. – POG: LF Jeremy Schoolboy, ATOM (GW: 1B Will Ashfire hit an 11th inning grand slam to win it. Atom Cats trailed 15-11 entering the bottom of the inning)
Four Leafs 5, Hancocks 4 – POG: SP Bruce Iddings, GOOD