U13 Legends Defeat Arthur Monday Night, News, U13, Girls Softball, 2022 (Listowel Minor Baseball)

This Team is part of the 2022 season, which is not set as the current season.
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Jun 14, 2022 | Julie Donaldson | 128 views
U13 Legends Defeat Arthur Monday Night
On Monday Night the U13 girls travelled to Arthur for a late game and played united as a team to win their game 15-5.

The game began at 8:30pm with Legends up to bat.  Sadie, Maddy and Isabel made it to base while, Sadie and Maddy stole home to bring in our first two runs.  Bottom of the 1st, Brynnlie took the mound with Maddy at catch.  They worked well as a team, and although 1 runner did get home off a couple of hits, Brynnlie managed to strike out 3 batters while they all stood looking.  Top of the second, Lucy, Zoey and Sadie all started us off on base with good eyes in the box, and Maddie secured a strong single sending a couple home.  Sadie stole home herself. In the bottom of the second inning, Brynnlie threw some great pitches striking out all three and not allowing any runs.  She successfully threw her first change up striking out the 3rd girl!  The score now, 6-1 for Listowel.

Top of the Third our bats came alive.  Ariana started us on base while Lucy hit her home with a great double.  Chloe followed suit with a solid single and with Zoey on base, Sadie and Maddy both went to bat in runs with their well connected singles, now scoring in the max 5 runs that inning.  Bottom of the third, Ariana took the mound.  Lucy and Maddy made a great play out on first together.  Although 4 runs did come in, Ariana held strong on the mound fielding two hit balls; one with a quick turn and throw out to Sadie at second, and the next she threw the runner out at home to Brynnlie.  Score now 11-5.

Top of the fourth, we began our open inning as we head to bat to try and secure as many runs possible before Arthur had a chance to come back.  Arthur put in a new pitcher and this girl had some major heat, faster then the girls have faced - but these girls all were swinging and connecting.  Isabel started us off on base after a good battle in the box.  Brynnlie connected for a big double sending Isabel home.  Lucy, Chloe, Zoey and Sadie all battled sending many balls foul but won their base with keen eyes. Lucy stole herself home. Maddy now up to bat got hit with a stinger in the arm that instantly swelled but stayed in the game like a trooper. These girls managed to bring in 4 more runs.  The score 15-5 but with an open inning and Arthur at last bat anything can happen.  

Bottom of the fourth Brynnlie took to the mound again with Maddy at catch as their team was ready to help shut them down.  Brynnlie battled to a full count but walked Arthur's first at bat.  She battled back to strike the next two batters out and as that first runner tried to steal to third, Maddy skillfully jumped after a passed ball as it deflected off the fence in the air, she grabbed control of the ball and quickly threw to Alexis on third as she tagged the runner out!  What an exciting way to end the game with 3up 3down!  

Final score remained 15-5.  These girls started to really show they are learning, improving and really having fun!  Next week they have two away games;  Wednesday night in Ponsonby and Thursday night in Moorefield.  Keep up the great work girls!
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