WH Little League
Minors
In West Haven Little League Minors semifinal action on Saturday, the Indians defeated the Orioles 9-8 in a thrilling game at Morse Park.
The Indians struck for five runs in the top of the first with big hits provided by Lucas Forgette and Keith Vail. The Orioles came right back with four in the bottom of the inning, but Indians’ starter Josh Osborne struck out two with the bases full to avoid further damage.
Dean Trucone crushed a run-scoring single to right in the second to give the Indians a two-run lead. Sean Studley (single) and Jey Scanlon (walk) then both scored in the third as the Indians took an 8-4 lead. Studley relieved Osborne to start the bottom of the third and was greeted by an inside-the-park home run by Orioles shortstop Aydin Vicaya.
The Orioles scored three more in the frame and tied the game at 8-8. Neither team could score in the fourth as Studley struck out the side for the Indians.
Trucone walked and later stole home to give the Indians a 9-8 lead in the top of the fifth and deciding inning (due to time limit). In the bottom of the inning, after a leadoff walk, Scanlon made a heads-up play by applying a quick tag on the runner as he tried to steal second. Studley then struck out the final two batters to clinch the victory.
The Brewers defeated the Cubs 9-3 in a semifinal game this weekend and will move on to the championship game Wednesday night at 6 p.m. against the Indians.
Thomas Rolfe led the Brewers, pitching four solid innings, giving up two runs and striking out five. Brady Price came in to close the game out with two good innings to get the win. Luke Miklos scored twice for the Brewers.
Majors
In West Haven Little League Major Division playoff action from Saturday, the Dodgers topped the Cubs 13-6.
KJ Harp led the Dodgers at the plate as he hit for the cycle and pitched in relief to get the win. Mikey Alfano was 3-for-3 with five runs batted in, and Ah’Marien Urbina was 2-for-3 with a run-scoring double.