Dukes Rally from Down 9-4 in the 7th
In a thrilling fastpitch showdown, the Circle Tap Dukes overcame a five-run deficit in the final inning to force extra innings and ultimately defeat the OMMA Tigres 10-9. The game, which took place on Thursday, August 15th, showcased the Dukes’ resilience and offensive firepower in a memorable come-from-behind victory.
Late-Inning Heroics
Entering the bottom of the 7th inning, the Dukes found themselves trailing 9-4. With their backs against the wall, Circle Tap’s offense exploded for five runs to tie the game and force extra innings.
The rally began with a double by Tyler. Johnson, followed by a series of clutch hits. Scott Patterson singled, driving in Johnson and advancing to third on an error by Tigres’ center fielder J. Cardona. Callum Beashel then singled, bringing Patterson home and cutting the deficit to 9-6.
The Dukes continued to apply pressure, with Luiger Pinto striking out but reaching base on a passed ball. A walk to Cody Smith loaded the bases, setting the stage for more heroics. Matt Palazzo singled to drive in another run, and Justin Laskowski’s hard-ground ball single brought home two more, knotting the score at 9-9.
Extra Inning Triumph
In the top of the 8th, Dukes’ pitcher Matthew Beckett shut down the Tigres’ offense with three consecutive strikeouts, maintaining the tie and giving his team a chance to win.
The bottom of the 8th saw the Dukes capitalize on their momentum. Tyler Johnson walked to lead off the inning, and Scott Patterson’s line drive single advanced Johnson to third. Callum Beashel then delivered the final blow, singling to center field and driving in Johnson for the walk-off victory.
Standout Performances
For the victorious Circle Tap Dukes:
– S. Patterson: 3-for-5, 3 RBIs
– C. Beashel: 2-for-5, 2 RBIs, including the game-winning hit
– T. Johnson: 2-for-3, 3 runs scored, 1 double
M. Beckett earned the win with 1.2 innings of scoreless relief, striking out three.
For the OMMA Tigres:
– C. Menchaca: 3-for-5, 2 home runs, 3 RBIs
– J. Cardona: 2-for-4, 2 runs scored
## Looking Ahead
This dramatic victory will surely boost the Circle Tap Dukes’ confidence as they move forward in the tournament. For the OMMA Tigres, the heartbreaking loss will test their resilience.
As fastpitch fans know, it’s never over until the final out, and this game was a testament to the excitement and unpredictability that makes the sport so captivating.
Circle Tap Dukes 10, OMMA Tigres 9
Thu, Aug 15
Line Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRCL | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 3 |
| OMMT | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 1 |
Circle Tap Dukes Batting
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Patterson #9 (CF) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| C Beashel #27 (RF) | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| L Pinto #3 (C) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| T Damon #0 (3B) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| F Ortellado #10 (SS) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C Smith #11 (SS) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| M Palazzo #4 (DH) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| J Laskowski #19 (1B) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| M Harrow #34 (2B) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T Johnson #2 (LF) | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| TEAM | 35 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 3 |
Circle Tap Dukes Pitching
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D McCullough #12 | 2.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| J Segura #8 | 3.2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| M Beckett #5 (W) | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TEAM | 8.0 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 12 |
OMMA Tigres Batting
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G Scialacomo #42 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J Cardona #26 (SS) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| J Flores #19 (3B) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| A Del Valle #28 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M Leyva #22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E Sanchez #29 (C) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| L Garcia #20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J Cardona #7 (CF) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C Menchaca #1 (2B) | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| D Diaz #2 (LF) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| K Masaki #3 (RF) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| K Toriyama #35 (1B) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| TEAM | 34 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
OMMA Tigres Pitching
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Saenz #18 | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| R Koyama #17 | 6.0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| S Onodera #81 (L) | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| TEAM | 7.0 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 6 |
Game Notes
2B: T Johnson, S Patterson, M Harrow (CRCL); J Cardona (OMMT)
HR: L Pinto (CRCL); C Menchaca 2 (OMMT)
TB: T Johnson 3, C Beashel 2, J Laskowski 2, S Patterson 4, M Palazzo 1, M Harrow 2, L Pinto 6 (CRCL); K Toriyama 1, K Masaki 1, J Cardona 3, C Menchaca 9, J Flores 2 (OMMT)
SB: G Scialacomo (OMMT)
CS: D Diaz (OMMT)
E: J Segura, M Harrow, F Ortellado (CRCL); J Cardona (OMMT)
WP: M Beckett
#P: J Segura 65, D McCullough 64, M Beckett 27 (CRCL); R Koyama 96, S Onodera 11, N Saenz 23 (OMMT)
TS: J Segura 40, D McCullough 37, M Beckett 20 (CRCL); R Koyama 64, S Onodera 4, N Saenz 13 (OMMT)