IN A THRILLER, TORONTO PLAYGROUNDS RALLY TO USURP THE GREEN AT SMYTHE PARK AND EARN THEIR FIFTH EBA SELECT VICTORY OF THE SEASON
With the game deadlocked 8-8, Aaron (54) delivered TP’s go ahead and winning run over the York Green in the top of the fifth inning at Smythe Park.
Game summary edited with file from Bill Evans
Beneath a ceiling of cool blue skies, our Toronto Playgrounds Major Peewee Selects edged the York Green 9-8 in five thrilling innings of Etobicoke Baseball Association (EBA) Select action this evening at Smythe Park to win their fifth game of the season and remain undefeated.
Here are the highlights:
- Down 6-1, TP showed fortitude and resilience in the top of the fourth as they batted around and rallied for seven runs to take an 8-6 lead over York.
- With the proceedings tied 8-8, Aaron (54) drove in the go ahead run in the top of the fifth.
- TP holds on in the bottom of the fifth to seal the deal on a 9-8 comeback victory over the Green.
- In a strong effort on the mound, TP pitcher Aaron threw two scoreless innings against the potent York batting order.
- TP pitchers Ben (4) and Jordan (14) put in a solid effort to hold the Green in check.
- Ben made a spectacular catch in the bottom of the fourth to end a bases loaded threat by the Green.
- Jonathan also made a great catch in centre field.
- In the bottom of the first, TP pitcher Jordan and first baseman Nigel (20) combined for a nifty pickoff play.
- Catchers Piper (13) and Jake (30) caught an outstanding game behind the plate.
The TP Major Peewee Selects (5-0) continue their EBA Select circuit road trip next week when they travel to Ravina Gardens on Wednesday, June 15 to play against the Annette A’s at 6:00 p.m.