Game 1: San Fernando, CA (2) vs Hermosillo, Mexico (0)
Hermosillo, Mexico stayed in it until the end, but San Fernando, CA pulled away late in a 2-0 victory on Friday. The game was tied at zero in the bottom of the fifth when RYDER DOREMUS doubled, scoring two runs.
The pitching was strong on both sides. San Fernando, CA pitchers struck out six, while Hermosillo, Mexico sat down 11.
CHRISTIAN CORRALES led things off on the mound for Hermosillo, Mexico. The hurler surrendered six hits and two runs (zero earned) over five innings, striking out 10 and walking two. LIAM CHOI stepped on the hill first for San Fernando, CA. The hurler gave up one hit and zero runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking none.
MANUEL VALDEZ and DARRELL GONZALEZ each collected one hit for Hermosillo, Mexico.
DOREMUS provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led San Fernando, CA with two runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. DOREMUS and AUSTIN YANEZ each collected two hits for San Fernando, CA.
San Fernando, CA will play their next game tonight at 6:30pm against Chiba, Japan.
Hermosillo, Mexico will play their next game tomorrow at 9:30am against San Diego, CA.
Game 2: Placentia, CA (9) vs Hagerstown, MD (7)
Even though Hagerstown, MD collected 12 hits to Placentia, CA's seven, they still fell 9-7 on Friday. CODY KELLEY led Hagerstown, MD with three hits.
KELLEY collected three hits in four at bats in the loss. KELLEY doubled in the second inning, doubled in the first inning, and singled in the fourth inning.
Hagerstown, MD were the first to get on the board in the first when CARTER CURFMAN singled, scoring one run.
DAVID OROZCO hit a sacrifice fly, which helped Placentia, CA tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.
Hagerstown, MD took the lead, 5-1, in the top of the second thanks to doubles by KELLEY, GUNNAR BURTON, and CURFMAN.
Placentia, CA took the lead in the bottom of the fifth inning after FINN KNAPP doubled down the right field line, and JEREMIAH PETERSON flew out, each scoring one run.
BURTON opened the game for Hagerstown, MD. The pitcher gave up three hits and four runs (three earned) over one and one-third innings, striking out two and walking four. ADRIAN ROSALES stepped on the hill first for Placentia, CA. The hurler surrendered six hits and five runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out none and walking one.
Hagerstown, MD accumulated 12 hits in the game. CURFMAN, BURTON, and KELLEY each drove in two runs for Hagerstown, MD. ETHAN ALLEN collected two hits for Hagerstown, MD in three at bats. CURFMAN stole two bases. Hagerstown, MD turned one double play in the game.
PETERSON led Placentia, CA with two runs batted in. The catcher went 1-for-3 on the day. ADRIAN JIMENEZ and KNAPP each collected two hits for Placentia, CA. Placentia, CA had patience at the plate, accumulating nine walks for the game. KNAPP and PETERSON led the team with two free passes each. Placentia, CA didn't commit a single error in the field. JACK NUNNARI had the most chances in the field with six.
Placentia, CA will play next tonight at 7:00pm against, San Cristobal, DR.
Hagerstown, MD will play next tomorrow against Paris, France at 10:00am.
Game 3: Corpus Christi, Texas (1) vs San Diego, CA (0)
Corpus Christi will play their next game tomorrow at 3:00pm against Chiba, Japan.
San Diego, CA will play their next game tomorrow at 9:30am against Hermosillo, Mexico.
Game 4: Carlsbad, CA (21) vs Paris, France (2)
RYLAND LEWIS collected three hits in four at bats, as Carlsbad, CA defeated Paris, France 21-2 on Friday. LEWIS tripled in the fourth inning, doubled in the first inning, and singled in the second inning.
Carlsbad, CA opened the scoring in the top of the first thanks to two singles. Carlsbad, CA first got on the board when SAMUEL VALENZUELA singled, scoring one run.
Carlsbad, CA scored 10 runs on six hits in the top of the second inning. DAVID SILVA doubled, scoring two runs, VALENZUELA drew a walk, scoring one run, LOGAN SENNETT drew a walk, scoring one run, KAIN ORTIZ singled, scoring two runs, COLE LAI drew a walk, scoring one run, one run scored on another play, ELIJAH KELSEY singled, scoring one run, and VALENZUELA drew a walk, scoring one run.
Carlsbad, CA added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Paris, France committed an error, KELSEY walked, Paris, France committed an error, and LEWIS flew out, each scoring one run.
Carlsbad, CA scored five runs on three hits in the top of the fourth inning. ELIJAH RITTER singled, scoring two runs, and LEWIS tripled, scoring three runs.
BENJAMIN FOSTER started on the mound for Carlsbad, CA. The hurler surrendered one hit and one run over one inning, striking out one and walking none. HUGO MARTIN FAY led things off on the mound for Paris, France. The pitcher allowed six hits and eight runs over one inning, striking out none and walking three. ASHER PAULEY, CALEB KIRCHER, and BROOKS MCDONIELS each came on in relief for Carlsbad, CA and shutdown Paris, France.
Carlsbad, CA piled up 12 hits in the game. SILVA, LEWIS, and VALENZUELA each drove in three runs for Carlsbad, CA. KELSEY collected two hits for Carlsbad, CA in two at bats. SENNETT paced Carlsbad, CA with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing 11 walks for the game. ORTIZ stole two bases. Carlsbad, CA turned one double play in the game.
MAHE AUDEMARD led the team with one run batted in. EMILIO MACIAS RABOUT, JULES HELIS, JULES GRANDIN, LEO PABA-CAMPI, and LOHEN TRANBARGER each collected one hit for Paris, France.
Carlsbad, CA will play their next game tomorrow at 3:30pm against Placentia, CA.
Paris, France will play their next game tomorrow at 10:00am against Hagerstown, MD.
Game 5: Chiba, Japan (10) vs San Fernando, CA (0)
SOUMA ONO collected three hits in three at bats, as Chiba, Japan defeated San Fernando, CA 10-0 on Friday. ONO singled in the third inning, singled in the fifth inning, and singled in the second inning.
Chiba, Japan got on the board in the bottom of the second inning after RAIKI NAKASHIMA grounded out, and TAIGA MIYAZAKI hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run.
A single by ONO extended the Chiba, Japan lead to 4-0 in the bottom of the third inning.
HARUMA HANDA started on the mound for Chiba, Japan. The starting pitcher allowed zero hits and zero runs over one inning, striking out none and walking one. RYAN PEARLSTEIN stepped on the mound first for San Fernando, CA. The starter surrendered two hits and three runs over two and one-third innings, striking out three and walking one. TOGO NAKAMURA, HARUKI ISHII, HINATA HOSODA, and SHUTO KOGA each came on in relief for Chiba, Japan and shutdown San Fernando, CA.
Chiba, Japan accumulated 12 hits in the game. MIYAZAKI and JO MIYAZATO each collected multiple hits for Chiba, Japan. ONO stole three bases. Chiba, Japan ran wild on the base paths, piling up nine stolen bases for the game. Chiba, Japan turned two double plays in the game.
CALEB HUBBARD and ADRIAN AMBRIZ each collected one hit for San Fernando, CA. San Fernando, CA turned one double play in the game.
Chiba, Japan will play their next game tomorrow at 3:00pm against Corpus Christi, Texas.
San Fernando, CA will play their next game tomorrow at 6:30pm against the Loser of Game 8.
Game 6: Placentia, CA (2) vs San Cristobal, DR (1)
Both teams were strong on the bump on Friday, but Placentia, CA defeated San Cristobal, Dominican Republic 2-1. LUKE HARTSHORN started the game for Placentia, CA and recorded 15 outs.
Placentia, CA were the first to get on the board in the first when DAVID OROZCO singled, scoring one run.
A triple by FINN KNAPP extended the Placentia, CA lead to 2-0 in the bottom of the second inning.
HARTSHORN led things off on the bump for Placentia, CA. The hurler gave up six hits and one run over five innings, striking out seven and walking none. ELIEZER VERAS stepped on the bump first for San Cristobal, Dominican Republic. The starter allowed five hits and two runs (one earned) over six innings, striking out nine and walking one. KNAPP tossed two innings of no-run ball for Placentia, CA in relief. The reliever surrendered zero hits, striking out two and walking one.
TYLER ERWIN and KNAPP each collected two hits for Placentia, CA. OROZCO and KNAPP each drove in one run for Placentia, CA. Placentia, CA were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. COLE PETLER had the most chances in the field with 10.
ADRI DE LA DRUZ and BRIAN ROSARIO were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for San Cristobal, Dominican Republic. DE LA DRUZ led San Cristobal, Dominican Republic with one run batted in. The shortstop went 2-for-3 on the day. San Cristobal, Dominican Republic turned two double plays in the game.
Placentia, CA will play their next game tomorrow at 3:30pm against Carlsbad, CA.
San Cristobal, DR will play their next game tomorrow at 6:00pm against the Game 7 Winner.
