FA Peabody took the lead in the first inning of play 2-0. They added a third run when Jake Maltz walked and rounded first base. The throw to first was missed by the first baseman allowing Maltz to round second and head for third. A throw to third base was extremely close and when Maltz slid the third baseman missed the ball allowing Maltz to score.
The score remained the same until the bottom of the fifth when FA Peabody score two more runs off a Matt Martin blast over the center field fence for a two run home run. FA Peabody entered the top of the sixth inning ahead by a score of 5-0.
In the top of the sixth Martin, who had reached his pitch limit, was removed from the game and placed at shortstop. The catcher, Luther Vom Eigen, came in to close for Peabody. The bases ended up being loaded with two outs when Tristan Gardner came to the plate. The first pitch to Gardner was a hitters pitch which he took full advantage of by sending the ball over the left field fence for a grand slam home run to cut the Peabody lead to 5-4. Vom Eigen managed to strike out the next batter to kill the rally and end the game.
FA Peabody manager Perry Antone knew the game would be a good one. "These two teams have been battling all year for the top spot in the Hampden-Newburgh Little League standings, and one can expect exciting baseball whenever they meet on the diamond" said Antone.
Peabody was led at the plate by Matt Martin with a single, double and home run. Martin was also the winning pitcher.
Gardner topped Dirigo with a single and a home run (grand slam).
Peabody was led at the plate by Matt Martin with a single, double and home run. Martin was also the winning pitcher.
Gardner topped Dirigo with a single and a home run (grand slam).
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