Winter World Series Game 1: Canes 15, Holly Springs Rage 2

The first time through the order was all the Canes needed, as everyone in the order got a tab in the first inning. That led to a 7-1 lead after one inning, which eventually turned into a 15-2 decision over the Holly Springs Rage in a game shortened to four innings by the run rule.

The offense pounded out ten hits in three innings, more than enough to support three Canes pitchers. The defense also played an error-free game, which is even more impressive when you consider the outfield featured divots that look like this:

The Canes are now 1-0 in pool play and will finish pool competition in the morning at 10:30 against a tough Virginia Stars squad.

Game 1 Canes scoring plays

First inning

Jake walked and stole second. He went to third on Gavin’s fielder’s choice. Drew and Chace walked. Jake scored on a wild pitch. Bennett singled home Drew. Macon walked. Ty’s grounder scored a pair. Colin’s fielder’s choice scored Macon. Andrew singled home Ty, then stole second, which enabled him to score on Bryce’s single.

Score after one inning: Canes 7, Rage 1

Second inning

Gavin singled and went to second on a balk. He scored on Drew’s single, who then took second on the throw. Chace singled. Two scored on Macon’s grounder. Ty singled home Macon.  

Score after two innings: Canes 12, Rage 1

Third inning

Elias singled and stole second. Gavin beat out a single to short. Drew walked. Chace’s sacrifice fly scored Eli. Bennett crushed a two-run double. Macon walked and Ty was hit by a pitch. Colin earned an RBI walk.  

Score after three innings: Canes 15, Rage 2

Dugout Wisdom

When Elias hit a ball past a rolling second baseman, Ty announced, “He rolled like a doughnut.”

A little confused, Andrew asked, “Doughnuts roll?”

Ty looked at him as if this was common knowledge. “They do if you roll them,” he patiently replied.

A little later, Bennett hit one deep over the center fielder’s head. “He burned that biscuit!” Ty said. You had to be there, but it was really funny. Ty should probably have his own show. I would watch.




Pitching Performances

Andrew started and went two good innings with a pair of strikeouts.

Gavin and Colin each worked a solid inning of relief.

Game 1 Web Gems

•   Error-free game in four innings for the Canes defense, with especially nice work by Macon behind the plate keeping runners from taking advantage of the huge backstop.

Game 1 line score	1	2	3	4	5	6	R	H
HS Rage	1	0	1	0	X	X	2	3
Canes	7	4	4	X	X	X	15	10