The Terriers 11U fell 20-14 to the Ohio Spikes on Tuesday despite five RBIs from Evan M. Evan drove in runs on a triple in the second, a double in the fourth, and a single in the fifth.
The Terriers collected eight hits and the Spikes had ten in the high-scoring affair.
The Spikes got things moving in the first inning. Owen H singled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run.
Terriers 11U knotted the game up at three in the bottom of the second inning, when Kalvin F singled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run.
The Spikes pulled away for good with six runs in the third inning. In the third an error scored one run for Ohio Spikes, an error scored one run for Ohio Spikes, Zachary H doubled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run, Gage H doubled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run, and an error scored one run for Ohio Spikes.
Stark County notched eight runs in the fourth inning. The big inning was driven by doubles by Evan, Kalvin, Camden D, and Decatur M and groundouts by Thomas W and Gabe A.
Ohio scored six runs in the fifth inning. Clayton C, Coleton A, Zachary, Gage, and Noah B each drove in runs during the inning.
Owen was on the hill for the Ohio Spikes. Owen surrendered three runs on two hits over two innings, striking out three.
Kalvin was on the mound for the Terriers. The righthander surrendered three runs on three hits over two innings, striking out two and walking zero. Evan and Teddy S entered the game from the bullpen, throwing two innings and two innings respectively.
Stark County racked up eight hits in the game. Evan and Kalvin each managed multiple hits for the Terriers. Evan led the team with three hits in three at bats. The Terriers tore up the base paths, as four players stole at least two bases. Jayden C led the way with five.
The Spikes racked up ten hits on the day. Zachary, Noah, and Coleton each racked up multiple hits. Ohio was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Max D had the most chances in the field with ten. Easton L led the Ohio Spikes with six stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with 16 stolen bases.