Stratford Nationals 14U Defeats Otters 14U On Back Of Clutch Display From Will Molenhuis
Stratford Nationals 14U Defeats Otters 14U On Back Of Clutch Display From Will Molenhuis
By GameChanger Media
Will Molenhuis drove in four runs on three hits to lead Stratford Nationals 14U past Otters 14U 20-7 on Sunday. Molenhuis singled in the sixth scoring two, singled in the third scoring one, and singled in the fourth scoring one.
Otters 14U got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Cam Stephans singled to center field, Keaton Kingsbury singled to center field, and Stephans stole home, each scoring one run.
Stratford Nationals 14U flipped the game on its head in the top of the fourth, scoring eight runs on eight hits to take the lead, 10-3. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Max Hughes that drove in two.
Stratford Nationals 14U scored nine runs on five hits in the top of the sixth inning. Jake Price singled, scoring one run, James Antonio drew a walk, scoring one run, an error scored two runs, Hughes singled, scoring two runs, Molenhuis singled, scoring two runs, and Dexter Powell doubled, scoring one run.
Cole Morris started on the bump for Stratford Nationals 14U. The pitcher surrendered 10 hits and seven runs over four and one-third innings, striking out two and walking two. Ty Swick stepped on the mound first for Otters 14U. The hurler surrendered 12 hits and 12 runs (11 earned) over five innings, striking out two and walking three. Hughes threw one and two-thirds innings of shutout ball for Stratford Nationals 14U in relief. The pitcher gave up zero hits, striking out one and walking none.
Stratford Nationals 14U tallied 17 hits in the game. Price, Molenhuis, and Powell each collected three hits for Stratford Nationals 14U. Hughes and Blake Mogk each collected multiple hits for Stratford Nationals 14U. Price, Hughes, Molenhuis, and Carter Cook each stole multiple bases for Stratford Nationals 14U. Stratford Nationals 14U had patience at the plate, tallying seven walks for the game. Stratford Nationals 14U ran wild on the base paths, collecting 14 stolen bases for the game.