Girls’ Minors
Sunbirds 12, Riptide 10
Deanna Orosco and Lam each had two hits and scored three runs for the winning team against the Riptide April 26. Savannah Hanoum, Ali Robles and Kiana Camacho played outstanding on defense. Anna Gamboa pitched four strong innings with five strikeouts. Cydney Caradonna relieved Gamboa to close out the victory for the Sunbirds.
“I was extremely excited to see the girls come together and play like a team,” said Sunbirds coach Al Orosco. “It was Cydney’s first time ever pitching in a game. I was glad to see all of Cydney’s hard work pay off. She deserved it.”
Sunbirds 19, Bandits 8
In the Sunbirds’ second game of the week on Saturday, two bases-loaded hits got the Sunbirds going – one by Gamboa and the second by Rachel Gallegos. Everyone on the team scored at least one run. Defensively, Abby Kienle and Nicole Green did a good job behind the plate for the Sunbirds. Robles recorded several key outs at first base. Holly Lam went the distance for the victory. With nine strikeouts, she was able to keep the Bandit hitters off balance the entire game.
“In a battle for first place, the Sunbirds were able to come out victorious,” coach Al Orosco said. “In a crucial game, all 12 girls came to play, and it showed. Anna’s hit really got us pumped up, and we got on a roll.”
Boys’ Minors
Rangers 9, Red Sox 7
The Red Sox Joe Vanni was a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate (3 singles, a double and 2 RBI’s) Saturday. Teammates Alex Maciel and Mark Ripple each had an RBI. Ryan Rangel received the hit of the game award for his 2-run RBI single. A special mention goes to Ethan Wrenn, who had the longest hit of the season in the sixth inning, but was robbed by an outstanding catch by the Rangers. Justin Hale was the defensive player of the game with three great catches – one at third and two at shortstop. Both pitchers, Aaron Whitehouse for the Rangers and Wrenn of the Red Sox, had great performances. Whitehouse racked up two strikeouts and Wrenn had six.
“It’s great to see our players hitting so well,” said coach Jim Reimer.
Boys’ A
Orioles vs. Cardinals (No score reported)
At the plate, Vance Price got his best hit of the season – a double in the second inning of the April 25 game. Omar Prieto went 2-for-2. Defensively, there were several great plays. Anthonee Bartholic and Eric Heiser at first and second base turned a double play. Herbie LeBlanc made a nice play at home on a throw from Lucas Schmidt on the mound to prevent a run.
