Despite a five-run deficit in the fifth inning, the Nationals almost came all the way back, eventually falling 9-8 to the Red Socks on Saturday in the Roanoke Rapids Youth Baseball Association (RRYBA) opening day tourney.
The Nationals scored four runs in the failed comeback on a fielder's choice by Jack M and a double by Colin C.
The Nationals kept tying the game up, but could never get over the hump. The Red Socks eventually took the lead for good thanks to a fielder's choice in the fifth inning.
The Red Socks captured the lead in the first inning. Anibil's sac fly scored one run for the Red Socks.
In the bottom of the fourth inning, the Nationals tied things up at four. An error scored two runs for the Nationals
Jack M took the loss for the Nationals. He tossed two innings, surrendering two runs, three hits, striking out six, and walking zero. Colin C started the game for Nationals. He went two innings, giving up two runs, one hit, striking out three, and walking zero.
Colin, Jordan H, and Hayden all had one hit to lead Nationals. Nationals tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Hayden led the way with two.
The Red Socks collected six hits. Matthew and Anibil each collected multiple hits for Red Socks. Matthew led Red Socks with four stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with seven stolen bases.
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