MOSQUITO > Pirates Avast Reds 12-8

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IN BLOW THE MAN DOWN FASHION, THE BUCCANEERS TAME THE BIG RED MACHINE TO SEIZE THE GOLD DOUBLOONS OF SWEET VICTORY AT CHRISTIE PITS

FIRE IN THE HOLE: With the bases loaded in the top of the first inning, Alexia (14) crushed a clutch 2 RBI double to dictate the tempo of the game in the Pirates victory over the Reds. In two plate appearances, Alexia went 1 for 1 [double, walk] with two runs scored and 2 RBI's.

FIRE IN THE HOLE: With the bases loaded in the top of the first inning, Alexia (14) crushed a clutch 2 RBI double to dictate the tempo of the game in the Pirates victory over the Reds. In two plate appearances, Alexia went 1 for 1 [double, walk] with two runs scored and 2 RBI’s.

Under the illumination of  the night lights from the skies above, the Pirates defeated the Reds 12-8 in three grog blossom innings of Mosquito Division action this evening on the high seas of Christie Pits Diamond Two Bay.

Here is a log of the shiver me timbers swordmanship by Pirates Captain Jeff Kolyn:

  • The Pirates started off the top of the first with three patient walks by Oscar (1), Andre (15) and Olivia (6). Alexia (14) stepped up to the plate and smashed a clutch 2 RBI double to left field, scoring Oscar and Andre with some aggressive base running. Will (13), Lucas (9) [RBI], and Mark (12) [RBI] followed and all worked the counts for some walks to close out the top of the inning with a 4-0 lead. 

  • The bottom of the first saw Bucs starting pitcher Charlie “AKA Chuck” (3) hold the Reds to a single run, with a strikeout, and a Pop-out. The defensive play of inning came on a smash to right field by the Reds, but Alexia ran out of nowhere, and snagged the hard liner, keeping a runner at second base, and ensuring no more runs would come in for the Reds (a pivotal point so early in the game). 

  • The Pirates top of the second was started on a smash triple by Chuck. Ella (8) followed with a walk and stole second base. Next, Jonah (10) drove in the first run of the inning with a bang bang fielders choice at first. Adi (7) then came up and walked and stole second base, and later in the inning stole home with a great slide at the plate. Aaron (2) followed that up with a walk to load the bases, followed by second walks for each of Oscar [RBI], Andre, and Olivia [RBI]. 

  • In the bottom of the second, Pirates reliever Adi punched out two Reds both swinging, and the Buccaneers defense blocked some balls destined for the outfield to prevent some runs.

  • The top of the third started with a two strike walk to Alexia, who then stole second base. Will followed and smashed the next pitch for a double to centre field, scoring Alexia with some great base running. Will then proceeded to steal third and home for the second run of the inning. Lucas and Mark each walked, and Charlie’s double scored Lucas who flew around the bases and slid in safely for the third run of the inning. Jonah closed out the inning when he smashed a RBI single to right field to score Mark. 

  • The bottom half of the third inning was where the Pirates pitched and played defense to perfection. Bucs closer Will struck out two batters, and Andre blocked another ball destined for the outfield at third base. But with the game on the line, Aaron threw a strike to second base, that was caught by Olivia who gave a quick swipe tag to just get the runner trying to steal second and ended the game.

  • The Pirates D shined bright tonight.