Fifth-Inning Burst Enough To Lead Arizona Defenders Baseball 16U Past Wolfpack 16U

By GameChanger Media

Arizona Defenders Baseball 16U scored seven runs in the fifth inning, which helped them defeat Wolfpack 16U 13-2 on Saturday.

A wild pitch put Arizona Defenders Baseball 16U on the board in the top of the first.

Arizona Defenders Baseball 16U added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after #28 walked, Ryder Gibbs singled, and Kelton Baker hit into a fielder's choice, each scoring one run.

Arizona Defenders Baseball 16U added one run in the third after Jackson Slade walked.

Arizona Defenders Baseball 16U scored seven runs on seven hits in the top of the fifth inning. Cole Cassidy doubled, scoring two runs, Jackson Slade doubled, scoring two runs, Gabe Kellett singled, scoring one run, Jax Garvey doubled, scoring one run, and #28 singled, scoring one run.

Anthony Alvarez led things off on the mound for Wolfpack 16U. The lefty gave up five hits and six runs (four earned) over three and two-thirds innings, striking out none and walking five.

Guage Jensen led Wolfpack 16U with one run batted in. William Kane, Murice Boone, and Windom Park each collected one hit for Wolfpack 16U.

Arizona Defenders Baseball 16U collected 12 hits in the game. Jayden Boschetti, Jax Garvey, and #28 each collected two hits for Arizona Defenders Baseball 16U. Jackson Slade and Cole Cassidy each drove in two runs for Arizona Defenders Baseball 16U. Arizona Defenders Baseball 16U turned one double play in the game.

Next up for Wolfpack 16U is a game at Laveen Outlaws on Saturday.

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