The Canes made a solid debut in 14U D1 competition, playing up and coming away with a 12-2 win over the Rivercats in a game limited to four innings by the run rule.
Somewhat surprisingly, the offense recorded just four hits, but it also took advantage of seven walks in just three offensive innings to go with five errors. Seven of the 12 Canes runners who eventually scored originally reached by either a walk or an error.
Game 1 Canes scoring plays
First inning
Jake doubled and stole third. Gavin walked and stole second. Chace walked. Bennett's fielder's choice forced Chace at second, but Jake scored and then Gavin tore all the way around to score. Ty singled home Bennett and took second on the throw. Macon walked. A wild pitch moved up both runners. Another wild pitch scored Ty. Colin's grounder to short turned into an error, scoring Macon.
Score after one inning: Canes 5, Rivercats 14U 2
Second inning
Jake doubled and stole third. Gavin walked and stole second. Chace walked. Bennett's fielder's choice forced Chace at second, but Jake scored and then Gavin tore all the way around to score. Ty singled home Bennett and took second on the throw. Macon walked. A wild pitch moved up both runners. Another wild pitch scored Ty. Colin's grounder to short turned into an error, scoring Macon.
Score after one inning: Canes 5, Rivercats 14U 2
Second inning
Bryce reached on an error. Jake reached on an error. A wild pitch advanced both runners. Gavin's fielder's choice scored Bryce. Drew singled home Jake. Drew stole second and scored on an error.
Score after two innings: Canes 8, Rivercats 14U 2
Third inning
Colin and Andrew walked. Gavin drew a two-out walk. Drew singled home a pair and stole second. Gavin Chace walked. Wild pitches scored two more.
Score after three innings: Canes 12, Rivercats 14U 2
Score after two innings: Canes 8, Rivercats 14U 2
Third inning
Colin and Andrew walked. Gavin drew a two-out walk. Drew singled home a pair and stole second. Gavin Chace walked. Wild pitches scored two more.
Score after three innings: Canes 12, Rivercats 14U 2
Pitching Performances
Andrew started and gave up just one hit in his two innings of work.
Chace retired six in a row, including three of the last four by strikeout.
Dugout wisdom
The field umpire was vigilantly keeping players out of the opening of the dugout, prompting Coach Kevin to announce, "I'm going to build a wall there to keep you guys away from it."
"I'll pay for it," Elias responded.
Players also had a fierce game of Baseball Jeopardy going during a couple of the long Canes innings. If you ever need someone to estimate the value of your pennies, Ty's your guy.
Chace retired six in a row, including three of the last four by strikeout.
Dugout wisdom
The field umpire was vigilantly keeping players out of the opening of the dugout, prompting Coach Kevin to announce, "I'm going to build a wall there to keep you guys away from it."
"I'll pay for it," Elias responded.
Players also had a fierce game of Baseball Jeopardy going during a couple of the long Canes innings. If you ever need someone to estimate the value of your pennies, Ty's your guy.
Game 1 Web Gems
- Drew threw a rocket to nail the leadoff man trying to steal second in the top of the first inning.
Game 1 line score
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2
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4
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5
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6
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R
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H
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Rivercats 14U
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2
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0
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0
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0
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X
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X
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2
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2
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Canes
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5
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3
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4
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X
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X
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X
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12
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4
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