Girls Softball – Game Report

Scotiabank 16, Coldwell Banker 15

The CI Little League Girls Softball division continued on Tuesday, August 18th, as first place Scotiabank rallied from four runs down in the final inning to overcome Coldwell Banker, 16-15.

Scotiabank jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead in the top of the first, only to see Coldwell Banker score six runs of their own in the bottom of the inning. In the second inning Scotiabank tallied six runs, with Coldwell Banker scoring three to make the score 10-9. In the third inning Scotiabank failed to score and Coldwell Banker plated five runs to take a 14-10 lead. Undaunted, Scotiabank rallied again, with six runs in the top of the fourth. In their final at-bat, Coldwell Banker scored a run to make it 16-15, and had runners on second and third with two outs. They sent one of their best hitters to bat, but Scotiabank pitcher Clara Ramos induced soft pop up, which she calmly caught to preserve the victory.

Shay Windsor and Calissa Ylagan scored three runs each for the winners, while Zhanna McDonald, Carmella Ylagan, Aleigha General, and Clara added two apiece. Aleigha’s three run triple was the big hit in a six run second inning, while Zhanna hit a homer to right field in the fourth. Shay played excellent defense at catcher and shortstop, including turning an unassisted double play by tagging a runner and quickly stepping on second base to force out another runner. Clara pitched really well in relief, especially in the crucial fourth inning.

For Coldwell Banker, Annie Hawkins and Martina Watler led the way with each scoring three runs. Kenia Rostran had three runs batted in and Martina drove home two. Hannah Gibson threw out a runner at second base on a perfect throw from right field.

It was an interesting game for the spectators to watch and it came down to the final pitch until the result was decided!

Players of the Game:

Clara Ramos (Scotiabank): Excellent relief pitching, with three strikeouts. Two runs scored and RBI single.

Aleigha General (Scotiabank): Three run triple, two runs scored, and solid defense at first base.

Scoring by inning:

Kirk Freeport 11, Coldwell Banker 10

In Wednesday’s game, Kirk Freeport scored seven runs in the final inning to rally past Coldwell Banker, 11-10.

The top of the third inning saw Coldwell Banker score four runs to take a 10-4 lead, but Kirk Freeport stormed back, taking advantage of multiple walks, good base running, and a key RBI double by McKenna Knapik. Juliana Bodden eventually scored the winning run on a bases loaded walk by Demae Lee.

Demae, McKenna, and Kris Maxine Aleria each scored twice for Kirk Freeport to lead the offensive attack. Kris Maxine also delivered a key RBI single in a three run first inning. Demae pitched a scoreless second inning, striking out two, and relief pitcher Ariyana Ebanks struck out four in her inning of work, with two of the strikeout victims reaching via past balls.

For Coldwell Banker, Martina Watler, Aydis Rostran and Kenia Rostran each scored two runs, with Kenia also hitting an RBI triple deep to left field. Madison Malice had a solid two run double in the first inning, and Eowyn Hawkins made a good catch on a pop fly near second base.

Wednesday’s game concluded the regular season and the girls play a tournament from August 22nd-29th.

Player of the Game:

Demae Lee (Kirk Freeport): Two runs scored, on base three times, game winning RBI, and two strikeouts while pitching.

Ariyana Ebanks (Kirk Freeport): On base twice, one run scored, and four strikeouts while pitching.

Scoring by inning:

Current Standings: