The Roanoke Rapids Youth Baseball Association Under 10 All-stars opened their 2017 Area Tournament Saturday in Henderson on a good note with two wins.
The Roanoke Rapids 10U Allstars won their opening game 11-5 against Laurinburg. After falling behind 0-4 early the guys battled back to tie the game 5-5 in the 6th inning. In the 7th inning the Roanoke rapids team outscored Laurinburg 6-0 and won 11-5.
Innings pitching for Roanoke Rapids team: Gannon Deberry 2, Seth Tickel 2 1/3, Carson Duncan 1 2/3, Collin Elias 1.
Offensive Leaders for Roanoke Rapids: Collin Elias 3/4, Landen Briggs 3/4, Connor Hammack 2/3 with a double, Carson Duncan 1/2 with a HR.
The Roanoke Rapids 10U Allstars won their second game of the day 17-7 in 4 innings against Warren County. After falling behind 0-7 after the top of the 2nd inning, Roanoke Rapids out-scored Warren County 17-0 over the next 3 innings.
Innings pitching for Roanoke Rapids team: Collin Elias 1 1/3, Seth Tickel 2/3, Caleb Hall 2
Offensive Leaders for Roanoke Rapids: Ayden Brantley 2/2, Collin Elias 2/4 with a double, 1 hit each for Gannon Deberry, Caleb Hall and Carson Duncan.
The Roanoke Rapids 10U Allstars advance to the Winner's Bracket championship Sunday at 3 pm against the winner of West Raleigh and Deep River.