IN A FOUR ALARM BARNBURNER, THE GO GO LIZZIES PREVAIL OVER THE BIG RED MACHINE FOR A SWEET VICTORY AT CHRISTIE PITS
With the game tied and the bases loaded, Jude (12) delivered the game winning RBI single in the bottom of the fourth inning to propel the Lizzies to an 11-10 victory over the Reds. Jude also pitched a scoreless third by striking out three Reds.
Game Post composed with file from Paul Kelly.
Under warm and hazy skies, the Lizzies edged the Reds 11-10 in four innings of Mosquito Division action this evening at Christie Pits Diamond 2
Here are the Lizzies highlights:
- Lizzies reliever Jude (12) held the Reds scoreless in the third with three strikeouts, Jude also drove home the winning run in the bottom of the fourth in a bases-loaded/tie situation. Jude had a RBI single and a walk to reach base 3 for 3.
- Quinn (14) returned from injury after a long absence and pitched a good first inning by holding the Reds to two runs once he shook off the rust and settled in. Also 3 for 3 on walks.
- Other Lizzies RBI singles credited to Sebastien (15), Daniel (4) and Lewis (10).
- A good overall team effort by the Lizzies.
- Kudos to the Reds infield, which was a force in the second, for holding the Lizzies to four at bats — two flyouts and a groundout.