GATHERING NO MOSS, THE ROCKIES BURY THE BUCCANEERS AT CHRISTIE PITS
Game Post composed with file from Joe Sala
Under a ceiling of hot and humid skies, the Rockies defeated the Pirates 8-4 in 3 ½ innings of Peewee Division play this evening at Christie Pits Diamond 2.
Here is a Pirates log of the proceedings:
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The Pirates jump out to an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first.
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However, the Rockies roar back with four in the bottom of the first to take a 4-1 lead.
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Excellent pitching from both the Bucs and Rockies in the second results in neither team scoring during the inning.
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In the top of the third, the Pirates score another run to get within two.
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But Rockies respond with four more in the bottom of the third to pull away to an 8-2 lead.
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The Buccaneers rally to score another two in the top of the fourth but that’s as close as they get. Final score: Rockies 8 Pirates 4