TRAILING 5-0 AFTER THE FIRST INNING, A GRITTY TORONTO PLAYGROUNDS STORMS BACK WITH AUTHORITY TO GROUND THE CARDINALS AND EARN THEIR SECOND EBA SELECT VICTORY OF THE SEASON AT PELMO PARK
With TP holding a slender 6-5 lead, Alex (2) delivered a grace under pressure three RBI triple with the bases loaded to power the TP Mosquito Selects to an 11-8 victory over the Royal York (2) Cardinals at Pelmo Park.
Game Post composed with file from John Rowe.
Beneath a layer of overcast skies, our Toronto Playgrounds Mosquito Selects defeated the Royal York (2) Cardinals 11-8 in five innings of Etobicoke Baseball Association (EBA) Select play this evening at Pelmo Park.
Trailing 5-0 after the first inning, TP stormed back with resolve to overtake the Cardinals with a solid team effort on the road.
Living on the edge with a slender 6-5 lead in the top of the fifth, Alex (2) powered a clutch three RBI triple with the bases loaded to give the Mosquito Selects the plurality they would need to fend off the pesky Cards.
Here are some additional game highlights:
- TP catcher Jake (30) was a not only powerhouse protecting the plate, he also had the wherewithal to tag a wayfaring Cardinal baserunner at third out after a bunt attempt.
- A still injured Adi (1) managed several assists and contributed some crucial baserunning that added to the TP run tally.
The Mosquito Selects (2-3) continue their road trip when they travel to Ravina Gardens to play their next EBA Select game against the Annette A’s on Sunday, June 15 at 3:00 p.m.