A GALLERY OF PHOTOS FROM THE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 TPBA 11U MOSQUITO DIVISION TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND ELIMINATION GAME BETWEEN THE LIZZIES AND WHITE SOX AT CHRISTIE PITS DIAMOND 3
Arlo (13) delivers a leadoff double to spark the White Sox offense in the top half of the first inning.
Taking advantage of a wild pitch by the Lizzies, Arlo (13) slides home to give the White Sox an early 1-0 lead in the first frame.
With a keen eye on the pitch, Carson (12) delivers a two out single for the White Sox in the first inning.
SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL > After hustling down the line for a leadoff hit [left], White Sox baserunner Carson (12) took advantage of a Lizzies error to motor over to second base [right] in the first frame.
Liam (16) delivers a clutch two out RBI single for the White Sox in the first inning.
Pouncing on a Lizzies error, White Sox baserunner Jordyn (2) zooms home with a run in the first frame.
Lizzies starter Declan (2) chalked up a pop out and strikeout against the White Sox in the top of the first inning.
With 1-2-3 efficiency, White Sox starter Eli (5) mowed down the Lizzies batting order with three scintillating strikeouts in the bottom portion of the first inning.
Lizzies shortstop Whit (17) tags out White Sox baserunner Mason (17) on 2-5 play to thwart Mason’s bid to steal second base in the top of the second inning.
Lizzies reliever Charlie (16) tallied a groundout and a strikeout to keep the White Sox off the scoring ledger in the second frame.
Lucas (5) sparks the Lizzies offense with a leadoff double in the bottom of the second inning.
Lucas (5) slides into second base with a stylistic double for the Lizzies in the second frame.
With his eye on the prize, Charlie (16) delivers a run scoring groundout for the Lizzies in the second inning.
Sans plafond, White Sox reliever Sam (15) rings up a groundout and two strikeouts to subdue the Lizzies insurgency in the bottom of the second inning.
Carson (12) brings home a White Sox run with a Nasty Canasta one out RBI double in the top portion of the third inning.
As Lizzies catcher Lucas (5) [left] corrals the throw, Sam (15) slides home with a run for the White Sox in the third frame.
Lizzies reliever Whit (17) chalked up two strikeouts and a groundout versus the White Sox in the top of the third inning.
As White Sox third baseman Mason (17) [left] reels in the throw, Sam (11) slides into the base with a deft theft of third in the bottom portion of the third inning.
Hank (9) delivers a one out RBI single for the Lizzies in the third frame.
Sam (11) comes home with a run for the Lizzies in the third inning.
Whit (17) slashes a grace under pressure RBI single for the Lizzies in the third frame.
Throwing caution to the wind, Lizzies baserunner Whit (17) slides by White Sox catcher Matthew (4) to complete a brazen steal of home in the third frame that allowed the Lizzies to trim the gap to 5-4.
Shaken but not stirred. White Sox reliever Arlo (13) reeled off a lineout and a pair of strikeouts to extinguish a Lizzies coup d’état in the bottom of the third inning.
Eli (5) connects for a leadoff single for the White Sox in the top of the fourth inning.
By his chinny chin chin, White Sox baserunner Eli (5) beats the tag of Lizzies third baseman Declan (2) to ring up a ballsy theft of third base in the top of the fourth frame.
Cool as cucumber, White Sox reliever Lucas (5) rang up two strikeouts and a groundout to keep the White Sox off the scoreboard in the top of the fourth inning.
Down 5-4, Lucas (5) delivers a two out double to keep the Lizzies comeback hopes alive in the bottom of the fourth inning.
Throwing down the gauntlet, White Sox closer Carson (12) chalked up three strikeouts against the Lizzies in the bottom of the fourth to seal the deal on the White Sox victory.
The White Sox players take to the field to celebrate their advancement to the semi-final round of the 2024 TPBA 11U Mosquito Division House League Tournament.