Frederick Hustlers (13U)

Despite a big day at the dish from Andrew Stroka, who finished 2-2, Frederick Hustlers 11u lost 13-5 to South Jersey Sand Sharks at Lower Allen on Sunday. Hoag, Merczdo, Boyan and Levin helped lead South Jersey Sand Sharks. They combined for 10 hits and seven RBIs. After a quick strike from South Jersey Sand Sharks, Frederick Hustlers 11u responded with three runs in the first. Frederick Hustlers 11u scored on a steal of home by Justin Lynch, a groundout by Kyle Brown, and a solo home run by Andrew. South Jersey Sand Sharks stayed on top until the final out after taking the lead in the third, scoring three runs on a solo home run by Merczdo and a groundout by Repetti. South Jersey Sand Sharks increased its lead with five runs in the fourth. The inning got off to a hot start when Hoag doubled, scoring Liebrand. That was followed up by Boyan's single, bringing home Hoag. One run in the bottom of the fourth helped Frederick Hustlers 11u close its deficit to 11-4. A sacrifice fly by David Karszen sparked Frederick Hustlers 11u's rally. Finally, Boyan got Tyler Michael to ground out to end the threat. One Frederick Hustlers 11u run crossed the plate in the bottom half of the fifth, making the score 13-5. A solo home run by Alex Miller triggered Frederick Hustlers 11u's comeback. Finally, Boyan got Aiden Joseph to fly out to end the game.

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