MOSQUITO > Jays Edge Royals 13-12

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IN AN EPIC MARSHMALLOW BARNBURNER, THE BLUEBIRDS PREVAIL OVER THE MAJESTIC ROYALS AT CHRISTIE PITS

Clockwise from top: Joshua (3) powered the Jays offensive attack with two hits, a walk and 3 RBI's. Joshua's clutch 2 RBI hit in the fourth inning gave the Jays the necessary margin to hang on for a 13-12 win over the Royals; Cal (13) went 4 for 4 at the dish to ignite the Royals attack. One od Cal's hits was a towering opposite field double down the third baseline; Vincent (7) had a pair of doubles and two RBI's to spark the Jays offense.

Clockwise from top: Joshua (3) powered the Jays offensive attack with two hits, a walk and 3 RBI’s. Joshua’s clutch 2 RBI hit in the fourth inning gave the Jays the necessary margin to hang on for a 13-12 win over the Royals; Cal (13) went 4 for 4 at the dish to ignite the Royals attack. One od Cal’s hits was a towering opposite field double down the third baseline; Vincent (7) had a pair of doubles and two RBI’s to spark the Jays offense.

Game Post composed with file from Jeff Kolyn and Alan Davidson

Under a blanket of warm summer skies, the Jays edged the Royals 13-12 in four innings of Mosquito Division play this evening at Christie Pits Diamond 3.

Here is a Jays account of the proceedings:

  • In an epic battle to the finish, the Jays pitchers, led by Luz (5) thwarted the Royals.

  • Camille (14), Luz, and Genevieve (10) pitched the first three innings for the Jays.

  • Luz held the Royals to just one run, aided by a play at the plate, and forcing a double play turned by a heads up Theo (2) who tagged the runner going to second and beat the batter to the bag to end the inning.

  • Jays closer Noah (9) cleaned up the bottom of the fourth to end the game with three strikeouts.

  • Joshua (3) had 2 hits and a walk, and three RBI’s. 

  • Vincent (7) had a pair of doubles and two RBI’s.

  • Genevieve drew a full count walk to lead off the the top of the fourth to spark the Jays rally.

  • The Jays eventually scored just enough runs to win the game (capped by Joshua’s grace under pressure two RBI single).

And here is a Royals summary of the game:

  • The Jays edged the Royals in a 13-12 barnburner.
  • The Royals were down 13-8 in the final inning and made a valiant comeback bid that came up just short.
  • The hitting star for the Royals was Cal (13) who went 4 for 4 at the plate, with a towering opposite field double down the third baseline.
  • Zev (7), Henry (4), and Dashiell (15) also got hits.
  • Strong pitching was provided by Royals reliever Lewis (11) with a one run inning in the second.