IN DRAMATIC FASHION, THE LIZZIES RALLY FOR SEVEN RUNS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE THIRD TO EDGE THE CUBBIES
Clockwise from top left: With the game tied 11-11, Amarai (2) stole home with the winning run in the bottom of the third to give the Lizzies a dramatic come from behind win over the Cubs; Griff (3) had a great game at the plate for the Cubs, with three walks, two runs scored, 1 RBI, and three stolen bases; Angus (1) had a great game as the Cubs catcher; Cubs starter Solomon (4) tossed two workmanlike innings against the Lizzies.
Game Report composed with files from Matt Brynes and John Rowe
Beneath humid skies at Christie Pits Diamond 2 this evening, the Lizzies usurped the Cubs 12-11 in a thrilling three inning Mosquito Division nailbiter.
Trailing 11-6, the Go Go Lizzies staged a dramatic seven run rally in the bottom of the third and final inning to edge the Cubbies.
With the score tied 11-11, Amarai (2) came in with the winning run when he stole home in a cloud of dust at the plate to give the Lizzies the win.
Here are the highlights:
- Neither team had a hit during the game. All the runs were the result of walks and hit batters getting on base and stealing or advancing on walks.
- Cubs starting pitcher Solomon (4) pitched a strong first and second innings to give the Cubs a 11-5 lead going into the third inning.
- Angus (1) had a great game as the Cubs catcher.
- On two occasions, Cole (6) of the Cubs caught the Lizzies napping and stole second, third, and home on the same play.
- Griff (3) of the Cubs had a great game at the plate, where he walked three times, scored two runs, with three stolen bases and 1 RBI.
- Both Ronald (4) and Simon (10) of the Lizzies had a strong game, with a few runs scored.
- Dylan (1) of the Lizzies put his first ball in play that resulted in an RBI with a put-out at 1st base.