Zone Qualifier II: Canes 12, Carolina Rage 0

The Canes finished pool play with a 12-0 win over the Carolina Rage in a game shortened to four innings by the run rule. 

Evoshield got great pitching from two hurlers who combined on a four-hit shutout, which was made even more effective by another error-free game. This time, there was no need to come from behind, as the Canes took a 4-0 lead in the top of the first and never looked back.

The win left the Canes with the top seed for Sunday's bracket play.

Game 2 Canes scoring plays

First inning

Jake walked and stole third...just making sure you were paying attention! He stole second. Gavin walked. Drew singled home Jake. Chace walked. Colin singled in Gavin. A wild pitch scored Drew. Chace scored on a passed ball.
Score after one-half inning: Canes 4, Rage 0

Second inning
Asher singled. Jake reached on a fielder's choice and scored on Gavin's triple.
Score after one and a half innings: Canes 5, Rage 0

Fourth inning
Ben walked. Asher was hit by a pitch. Jake singled. Gavin ripped a grand slam. Chace singled and stole second, then scored on Colin's grounder. Bryce singled. A pair scored on Brady's single.
Score after three and a half innings: Canes 12, Rage 0

Pitching Performances

Gavin started and fired two scoreless innings.

Brady finished up with two more scoreless innings.

Dugout wisdom
Asher was putting on the catcher's gear and walked to the fence in the middle of a Canes at-bat. The following conversation ensued:

Asher: "Is the count 1-2?"
Me: "No."

Asher: "2-1?"
Me: "No."

Asher: "3-1?"
Me: "No."

Asher: "0-2?"
Me: "No."

Asher: "2-2?"
Me: "Yes."
Asher: "Got it! First try!"

Bracket Web Gems

• Nice pickoff move from Brady in the third, and then a well-executed rundown that finished with Brady covering first to get the out.
• The overall Canes defense completed its second straight error-free game.

Game 2 line score	1	2	3	4	5	6	R	H
Canes	4	1	0	7	X	X	12	12
Rage	0	0	0	0	0	X	0	4