Pat Burns Steals an Otherwise Home Run in the Bottom of the 7th to Seal the Victory
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Nehaj Drives In 4 To Lead Grande Prairie Pirates Past Kegel Black Knights
Scott Nehaj drove in four runs on two hits to lead Grande Prairie Pirates past Kegel Black Knights 18O 8-7 on Thursday at G59 D1. LG51 VS WG55. Scott Nehaj hit a home run to center field in the first inning, scoring three runs, and doubled in the second inning, scoring one.
A home run to center field by Scott Nehaj put Grande Prairie Pirates on the board in the top of the first.
Kegel Black Knights 18O flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the first, scoring five runs on two hits to take the lead, 5-3. The biggest blow in the inning was a home run to center field by Jeff Lewis that drove in three.
Grande Prairie Pirates flipped the game on its head in the top of the second, scoring five runs on three hits to take the lead, 8-5. The biggest blow in the inning was a home run to center field by Keagan Arcand that drove in three.
Jayden Stratford homered to center field, scoring two runs in the bottom of the seventh for the Kegel Black Knights 18O.
Liam Potts pitched four innings in relief for Grande Prairie Pirates. The reliever surrendered four hits and two runs while, striking out six and walking one. Riley Manion began the game for Grande Prairie Pirates. The starter gave up three hits and five runs over three innings, striking out three and walking four. Michael Jamieson opened the game for Kegel Black Knights 18O. The pitcher gave up five hits and eight runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking four.
Cory Jones and Scott Nehaj each collected two hits for Grande Prairie Pirates. Patrick Burns paced Grande Prairie Pirates with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game. Grande Prairie Pirates were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Keagan Arcand made the most plays with nine.
Jeff Lewis drove the middle of the lineup, leading Kegel Black Knights 18O with three runs batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Jayden Stratford led Kegel Black Knights 18O with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting five walks for the game. Kegel Black Knights 18O were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Jeff Lewis made the most plays with nine.
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Grand Prairie will advance in the Elimination bracket to play the winner of the Toronto Batmen/Glowworm Game at 6PM tonight on Diamond 2. Kegel’s tournament comes to an end, despite a valiant effort.