Pirates top Tigers to reach finals
A nine-run fourth inning was the key for the Pirates, as they ended the game via the 10-run mercy rule.
Lou Christian pitched all four innings for the Pirates, allowing only one run on hone hit, while walking two and striking out seven batters. Justin Duggins worked for innings for the Tigers, allowing 10 runs on nine hits and five walks. He struck out seven. Cameron Moore came on in relief in the fourth, giving up two runs on three hits.
At the plate for the Pirates, Sebastian Willett, Caleb Underhill, Matthew Tidenberg and Garrett Pack had two hits each, while Christian, Cody Fults, Gavin Lewis and Cole Warden had a hit each. The Tigers’ only hit came from Duggin, while Dakota Taylor scored the team’s only run in the first inning.
• In Saturday tournament action, Security Federal Royals downed the Pirates 2-1 in what would eventually be the championship matchup.
Tyler Gilley worked all six innings to take the win for the Royals, allowing one run on two hits with 13 strikeouts. Tidenberg was the losing pitcher, giving up just four hits and two runs while striking out seven batters.
Dustin Rhea and Logan Seamons had two hits each for the Royals, while Tidenberg and Underhill had the Pirates’ two hits.
• Other Saturday action saw the Outdoor Shop Tigers hold on to top the Gateway Tire Cardinals 4-3.
Dakota Taylor pitched all six innings for the Tigers, allowing three runs on five hits, walking three and fanning 11. Tyler Glenn worked two innings and took the loss for the Cardinals, while Patrick Harvey pitched the game’s final four innings.
Mark Harvey and Lake Kirby had two hits each for the Cards, while Jeremy Southard had one. Jacob Lee had a pair of hits in the Tigers’ winning effort, with Justin Duggin, Michael Gallagher, Gareth Llewellyn, Cameron Moore, Mitchell Page, Slater Parks and Dakota Taylor adding one each.