Yorozu claims tourney crown
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Dr. Himelwright had Yorozu on the ropes in the first inning by taking a 6-2 lead. Himelwright added three more runs in the second, three in the third and five in the fourth.
Yorozu got things going in the bottom of the third, scoring seven runs after putting two more runs on the board in the second. Yorozu had a big fourth, sending eight runs across the plate, and four more in the fifth secured the title for the tourney champs.
Yorozu pounded out 27 hits, as Conner Moore, Dalton Willet and A.D. Majors had four hits each. Nicholas Williamson, Taven Newport and Jayron Perkins collected three hits each. Lucas Rogers, Nick Fuqua and Eli Eldridge added two hits each, with Rogers and Majors hitting one home run each.
For Dr. Himelwright, Cole Estes led the way with five hits. Caden Brownyard added four hits, Trayton Rackley, Mitchell Griffin, Kayron Calbert and Harrison Wood had three hits each with Wood hitting three doubles. Noah Fann added two hits.
John Tubb, now in his seventh year as commissioner in the 5-6 coach pitch league, said he has been more than pleased with the success of this season.
“We always have great support and great coaches, but this season really stands out as one of the best,” he said. “Things have gone very smoothly this year, and that’s due to the great group of coaches we had.
“They did an outstanding job with the players and the cooperation between the parents and coaches has been especially great this year. We had several teams that did progressed through the season, and Brewer Amusement made great strides toward the end of the year. I just want to thank everyone for all the hard work they put in this year.”
PHOTO INFO:
Members of the 5-6 coach pitch championship team are, front row, from left, Dalton Willett, Eli Eldridge, Nick Fuqua, Jayren Perkins and Nicholas Williamson. Second row, A.D. Majors, Connor Moore, Taven Newport and Lucas Rogers. Back row, coaches Mark Moore, Micah Majors and Keith Rogers. (Photo provided)