TRAILING 11-6, THE GO GO REDS RALLIED FOR NINE RUNS IN THE FINAL INNING TO TOPPLE THE MIGHTY GIANTS AT CHRISTIE PITS DIAMOND 3
Game Report composed with files from Bill Evans & Bob Garden
On a chilly and overcast evening at Christie Pits Diamond 3 this evening, the Reds rallied for nine runs in the final inning to usurp the Giants 15-11 in a thrilling 4 inning Mosquito Division barnburner.
Trailing 11-6 in the top of the fourth, the expansion Reds staged a miraculous comeback that brought the fans in attendance to their feet in a rapture of joyous celebration.
Reds closer Fionn (11) extinguished any hopes for a Giants comeback in the bottom of the fourth by cooly sealing the deal on the victory.
Here are the highlights:
- Firing on all cylinders, the Giants had led the game for three innings with some great hitting and plate discipline.
- Cameron of the Giants hit a 2 RBI double.
- Alex of the Giants delivered a clutch 3 RBI bases clearing triple.
- Lachlan, Harris, Emmit and Laine each pitched an inning for the Giants.
- Reds first baseman Dylan (15) made a key defensive play in the fourth to preserve the victory.
- The Reds received some workmanlike pitching efforts from Tillie (13), Dylan and Fionn.