Early Lead Sets Stage for Win

University of South Carolina Union Bantams Varsity defeated Scoutz USA SPI Pirates 9-5 thanks to a strong start.  University of South Carolina Union Bantams Varsity scored on an error, a single by Antonio Gleaton, and a walk by Austin Baal in the second inning.

University of South Carolina Union Bantams Varsity pulled away for good with five runs in the second inning. In the second an error scored one run for University of South Carolina Union Bantams Varsity, Gleaton singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run, Chandler Moellerwas struck by a pitch, driving in a run, and Baal drew a walk, scoring one run.

Matthew Hager was credited with the victory for University of South Carolina Union Bantams Varsity. The pitcher went two innings, allowing one run on two hits and walking one.  Trent Northrup, Nick Robertson, and Chris Loreto all put in work in relief out of the bullpen, steering their team towards the victory.  Northrup recorded the last six outs to earn the save for University of South Carolina Union Bantams Varsity.

Trevor Creagan was on the mound for Scoutz USA SPI Pirates. The pitcher lasted three innings, allowing one hit and five runs while striking out one.  CJ Kachmare, Keith Taylor, and Xavier Williams each contributed in relief for Scoutz USA SPI Pirates.

Gleaton went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead University of South Carolina Union Bantams Varsityin hits.

Scoutz USA SPI Pirates collected nine hits on the day.  McDonald McCommons, Aiden Wilson, and Luke Lee each had multiple hits for Scoutz USA SPI Pirates.  McCommons led Scoutz USA SPI Pirates with three hits in four at bats.

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