Both Kazabazua North Stars and Rupert Rockies had their offenses going on Tuesday at Redhawk Field, but Kazabazua North Stars eventually prevailed 20-19. Kazabazua North Stars collected 13 hits, while Rupert Rockies had nine.
Kazabazua North Stars rallied for the victory despite trailing 8-0 in the second.
Rupert Rockies jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after an error scored one run, an error scored two runs, and Gavin Carroll induced Mathew Turner to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored.
A home run to center field by Alex Bird, a sacrifice fly by Alastair Mitchell, and an error helped Rupert Rockies extend their early lead in the second.
Kazabazua North Stars made the score 8-4 in the bottom of the second inning when Mike Frederick hit a solo home run to left field, Wade McCambley doubled, scoring one run, Mike Kelly singled, scoring one run, and an error scored one run.
A double by Turner, an error, and a single by Devon Tremblay helped Rupert Rockies extend their early lead in the third.
Kazabazua North Stars took the lead in the bottom of the seventh inning after Rupert Rockies committed an error, and Adam Orr singled to center field, each scoring one run.
Carroll started in the circle for Kazabazua North Stars. The hurler allowed one hit and eight runs (two earned) over one inning, striking out one and walking three. Wade Clemenhagen stepped in the circle first for Rupert Rockies. The starter surrendered six hits and eight runs (four earned) over one and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking four. McCambley pitched two innings of zero-run ball for Kazabazua North Stars in relief. The reliever allowed zero hits, striking out five and walking none.
Kazabazua North Stars piled up 13 hits in the game. Kelly led Kazabazua North Stars with three runs batted in from the number nine spot in the lineup. Kelly went 2-for-4 on the day. McCambley, Jimmy Bocking, Chris Larche, Carroll, and Kelly each collected two hits for Kazabazua North Stars. Kazabazua North Stars had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game. Orr, Derek Gabie, and Carroll led the team with two bases on balls each.
Mitchell provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Rupert Rockies with four runs batted in. The pitcher went 1-for-2 on the day. Clemenhagen and Turner each collected two hits for Rupert Rockies. Rupert Rockies had patience at the plate, collecting four walks for the game.
Next up for Kazabazua North Stars is a game at Danford Lakers on Tuesday.
