Game 15: Gateway Galaxy vs Sparta Rays

Game 15 Box Score.

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Wednesday's game against Sparta Rays 11U was a heartbreaker for Gateway Galaxy 11U, as they lost the lead late in a 13-12 defeat. Sparta Rays 11U were down 12-11 in the top of the sixth inning when Liam L singled, scoring two runs.

Both teams exchanged the lead back-and-forth in the game, but Sparta Rays 11U eventually took the lead for good thanks to a single in the sixth inning.

Sparta Rays 11U were the first to get on the board in the first when Trent H grounded out, scoring one run.

Gateway Galaxy 11U flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the first, scoring five runs on four hits to take the lead, 5-1. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Brian J on an 0-2 count that drove in two.

Gateway Galaxy 11U added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Jackson S tripled to center field, and Sparta Rays 11U committed an error, each scoring two runs.

Sparta Rays 11U tied the game in the top of the fourth thanks to a ground out by Layton L, and an error.

Gateway Galaxy 11U took the lead in the bottom of the fourth. An error scored one run, to give Gateway Galaxy 11U the lead, 10-9.

In the top of the fifth inning, Sparta Rays 11U went back into the lead after Landen R doubled to left field, and Reese H walked, each scoring one run.

In the bottom of the fifth inning, Gateway Galaxy 11U went back into the lead after Jack R walked, and Noah S singled to center field, each scoring one run.

Maverick J started on the mound for Gateway Galaxy 11U. The right-handed pitcher surrendered seven hits and seven runs (three earned) over three innings, striking out one and walking one. Tripp W stepped on the hill first for Sparta Rays 11U. The starter allowed seven hits and nine runs (six earned) over three innings, striking out three and walking three.

Jackson and Brian each drove in two runs for Gateway Galaxy 11U. Gabe F, Jack, Noah, and DJ S each stole multiple bases for Gateway Galaxy 11U. Gateway Galaxy 11U stole 17 bases in the game. Gateway Galaxy 11U turned one double play in the game.

Sparta Rays 11U tallied 12 hits in the game. Leadoff hitter Jamison L led Sparta Rays 11U with three hits in three at bats. Liam and Wyatt H each drove in two runs for Sparta Rays 11U. Tripp collected two hits for Sparta Rays 11U in two at bats. Liam, Jamison, and Tripp each stole multiple bases for Sparta Rays 11U. Sparta Rays 11U ran wild on the base paths, amassing 15 stolen bases for the game.

Next up for Gateway Galaxy 11U is a game at US Nationals Midwest 11U on Friday.