Spring Nationals Semifinals: South Wake Storm 14U 6, Canes 4

The Canes fell victim to an impressive pitcher (who usually plays for the 14U Canes) in a 6-4 loss to the 14U South Wake Storm. The hard-throwing righty limited the offense to just three hits, and the Canes had just one hit after the first inning. The offense had to rely on a series of walks to scratch together a couple runs and stay in the game. 

Timely hitting was an issue, as six runners were left in scoring position in five innings, and a runner was left on third in every inning except the third. The bases were left loaded in the second and the fifth in a game that lasted just five innings because of the time limit. 

Powerful Canes pitching kept the game close, as eight of the final nine Storm outs were achieved via strikeout. Unfortunately, there were also eight walks issued, two of whom came around to score.

The loss dropped the Canes into the consolation game, which followed immediately.

Semifinal Canes scoring plays

First inning
Chace hit a two-out single and scored on Drew's triple. A throwing error scored Drew.
Score after one inning: Canes-Gallaher 2, Storm 1

Second inning
The Canes got a run without a hit as Bryce walked, went to second on a wild pitch, and then scored on three more walks.
Score after two innings: Storm 4, Canes-Gallaher 3

Fifth inning
Drew doubled. Three more walks scored him.
Scores after five innings: Storm 6, Canes-Gallaher 4

Pitching Performances

Colin started and threw into the second.

Bennett struck out the side in the third.

Drew closed it out and recorded five of his six outs via strikeout.

Game 1 line score	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H
Storm	1	3	0	2	0	X	X	6	8
Canes	2	1	0	0	1	X	X	4	3