THE MIGHTY GIANTS CAGE THE CUBBIES AT CHRISTIE PITS
Game Summary edited with file from Kevin Lawrie
Beneath a layer of warm and humid midsummer skies, the Giants defeated the Cubs 12-7 in three innings of Peewee Division action this evening at Christie Pits Diamond 2.
Here is a Giants account of the proceedings:
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In eighteen plate appearances versus the Cubs, the Giants batting order walked thirteen times.
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The other five appearances were three doubles, a strikeout, and an RBI groundout.
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With all the walks, it was a slow game.
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Alex (13) sparked the Giants attack with two doubles.
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The Giants scored the maximum four runs in each of the three innings that were played.
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Giants reliever Ben L (14) pitched the top half of the third. It was Ben L’s first time ever pitching, and he only gave up one run. With the score only 8-6 at the start of the inning, Ben’s effort held the Cubs back. Ben was the best pitcher of the day for both teams.