Announcement
Wickford started off the Narragansett 11/12 Friendship tournament on a high note.
Wickford 2 Score Summary for their first game in the 11/12 Narragansett Friendship Tournament
Date / Time: Saturday, 18 June 09 / 11:00 AM____
Game 1: Wickford 2 @ Exeter-West Greenwich___
Location: Sprague Field, Narragansett________
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Runs | Hits | |
| Wickford 2 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 24 | 17 |
| Exeter-West Greenwich | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Wickford 2 top hitters:
- John Kearns: 3 or 3 (triple, double and single) with 3 runs scored and an RBI
- Kyle Holland: 2 or 2 (triple and single) plus a walk with 3 runs scored and an RBI
- Vinnie Thela: on base 4 times (one BB, one error and 2 singles) with 4 runs scored and 2 RBIs
- Stephen Maybach: 2 for 3 (single and grand slam home run) with 2 runs scored and 4 RBIs
- Matthew Viens: 2 for 3 (single and a 3-run home run) with 1 run scored and 3 RBIs
- Nathan Mathews: 2 for 4 (single and grand slam home run) with 2 runs scored and 5 RBIs
Wickford 2 top pitchers:
- Nick Gartland: 2 2/3 IP, 0 runs on 1 hit with 6 Ks and 2 BBs
- Patrick Maybach: 1 1/3 IP, 0 runs on not hits with 2 Ks and 0 BBs
Description: Wickford started off the Narragansett 11/12 Friendship tournament on a high note. The bats came alive early as Wickford put up 12 runs in the first inning. In that inning, every player reached base in their first at bat. The big hits in the first inning were Stephen Maybach’s grand slam and Matthew Viens’ 3-run home run. The hits continued for the remainder of the game as Wickford scored at least two runs in each inning, with Nathan Mathews adding another grand slam home run in the 3rd inning, this one an inside-the-park home run. In a total team effort, every player scored at least one run. On the mound, Nick Gartland and Patrick Maybach combined for a one hitter and allowed only 3 base runners. The Wickford defense supported them beautifully making no errors in the 4 inning outing.
Wickford’s next game is on Tuesday, 21 July at 5 PM. They will play East Greenwich at Sprague Field in Narragansett.
Photo Caption:
Stephen Maybach (gold and black helmet) is mobbed by his teammates as he crosses the plate following his grand slam home run in the first inning of their first game in the 11/12 Narragansett Friendship tournament. (Mom cheers)