Frederick Hustlers (12U)

The Hustler's had a twin bill today against last year nemisis the Burtonsville Storm.  Game one  saw a tight contest go into the fourth inning tied 2-2.  Zach Oseneek started on the hill for the Hustler's and held them to 5 hits and two runs through the first four innings.  Colby Moran scored the Hustler's first run in the 3rd inning on Oseneeks ground out to short. In the fourth inning Dominic Gomez would knot things at two scoring on a grounder by Dax Mitchell.  The Storm picked up one run in the fifth inning and two more in the sixth to close out game one 5-2.

 The Hustler's came out fired up in game two knowing they let one slip through their fingers. Jay Parente got the start and shut down the Storm for the the first three innings facing only 10 batter and allowing an unearned run.  Meanwhile the bats that were limited to 5 hits in game one came to life. The scoring started when Mike Dodson scored from third on a wild pitch in the second inning. The third inning saw Zach Oseneek lead off with a single to right. Jay Parente followed with a single to left scoring Oseneek. Mikhai Evans signled in Parente.  Mike Dodson drove in Evans with a double. Dominic Gomez drove home Dodson and the Hustler's led 5-1 after 3. The fourth inning saw more of the same as Colby Moran led off with a walk. Zach Oseneek laid down a nice bunt advanced Moran to third where Coach chickened out and didn't send him home!  Jay Parente saved Coach by drilling a triple to right plating Moran on the next pitch.  Mikhai Evan followed with a triple of his one scoring Parente. Evans later scored on a wild pitch to Mike Dodson staking the Hustler's to an 8-1 lead.  The Storm tried to battle back scoring 4 in the bottom of the 4th and one in the fifth cutting the lead to 8-6. Dax Mitchell threw 2 ground balls and a pop-up all to Zach Oseneek to end the game with the Hustler's getting the win 8-6. That puts the teams record at 8-4 to start the season. Great Job Boys!!