Game 2: Gateway Galaxy vs Diamond Kings

Game 2 Box Score.

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Gateway Galaxy 11U fell 17-13 to Clinton County Diamond Kings 11U on Tuesday despite out-hitting them 13 to eight. Noah led Gateway Galaxy 11U with three hits.

Both teams exchanged the lead back-and-forth in the game, but Clinton County Diamond Kings 11U eventually took the lead for good thanks to a double in the fifth inning.

Gateway Galaxy 11U got on the board in the top of the first inning after Jackson singled down the right field line, Noah singled down the left field line, and Peter grounded out, each scoring one run.

Clinton County Diamond Kings 11U flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the first, scoring six runs on one hit to take the lead, 6-3. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Asher that drove in two.

Gateway Galaxy 11U tied the game in the top of the second thanks to a ground out by Talyn, a walk by Maverick, and a triple by Kilian.

Clinton County Diamond Kings 11U took the lead in the bottom of the second. Cruz hit an inside the park home run, scoring two runs, to give Clinton County Diamond Kings 11U the leg up, 8-6.

Gateway Galaxy 11U took the lead in the top of the third inning after Noah singled, DJ tripled down the right field line, and Peter walked, each scoring one run.

Clinton County Diamond Kings 11U flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the third, scoring five runs on three hits to take the lead, 13-9. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Kyler that drove in two.

Gateway Galaxy 11U tied the game in the top of the fifth thanks to a sacrifice fly by Jackson, a ground out by Peter, a single by Brian, and a double by Jack.

Clinton County Diamond Kings 11U captured the lead, 17-13, in the bottom of the fifth when Cruz doubled, scoring two runs, Asher singled, scoring one run, and Asher scored after tagging up.

Maverick pitched three innings in relief for Gateway Galaxy 11U. The right-handed pitcher allowed five hits and seven runs (two earned) while, striking out two and walking one. Jackson began the game for Gateway Galaxy 11U. The starter gave up one hit and six runs over one inning, striking out one and walking five. Maverick stepped on the hill first for Clinton County Diamond Kings 11U. The starter allowed eight hits and nine runs over two innings, striking out two and walking four.

Gateway Galaxy 11U amassed 13 hits in the game. Jackson and Peter each drove in two runs for Gateway Galaxy 11U. Gabe, Kilian, and DJ each collected multiple hits for Gateway Galaxy 11U. Maverick paced Gateway Galaxy 11U with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up seven walks for the game. Gabe, Gabe, Jack, and Noah each stole multiple bases for Gateway Galaxy 11U. Gateway Galaxy 11U ran wild on the base paths, piling up 11 stolen bases for the game. Gateway Galaxy 11U turned one double play in the game.

Cruz provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Clinton County Diamond Kings 11U with five runs batted in. The outfielder went 3-for-4 on the day. Asher collected two hits for Clinton County Diamond Kings 11U in four at bats. Ryder paced Clinton County Diamond Kings 11U with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game. Michael, Caleb, Cruz, Maverick, Ryder, Asher, and Marcus each stole multiple bases for Clinton County Diamond Kings 11U. Clinton County Diamond Kings 11U ran wild on the base paths, tallying 22 stolen bases for the game. Clinton County Diamond Kings 11U turned two double plays in the game.