LATE RUNS GIVE AVALANCHE ROOM TO WIN
STRUTHERS OH- It was a close competitive game in the 18U division on Wednesday night. Avalanche had a 3-1 lead heading into the bottom of the sixth. Avalanche then scored three runs in the frame, which proved important. Whiting scored a pair in the top of the seventh which would have tied the game, but instead Avalanche still won 6-3.
Kenny Lavrich was key to Avalanche’s offense going 2-3 with a pair of RBI. Hayden Scarnack went 1-3 with a RBI. Lucas Cummings did the same. Nolan Reichard was never retired, he went 2-2 on the day.
Jaret Boyer threw well for Avalanche on the hill. He went 6.2 IP and gave up 2 runs on 3 hits. He struck out an amazing 13 hitters.
Sal Mineo was very productive at the dish for Whiting. He went 2-4 with 3 RBI. He was responsible for the only RBI on the team. Ryan Telesz went 1-2 with 2 runs scored.
Isaac Librich pitched 5 innings for Whiting giving up 5 runs on 6 hits. He struck out 4.