Vance T collected three hits in three at bats, as PIRATES defeated BRAVES 12-8 on Sunday at 200 Saxony Rd. Vance singled in the second inning, doubled in the fourth inning, and doubled in the first inning.
PIRATES jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Kaleb H singled, scoring one run, and an error scored two runs.
A walk by Owen C, a hit by a pitch, and a single by Vance helped PIRATES extend their early lead in the second.
BRAVES scored five runs on two hits in the bottom of the fourth inning. Jack W drew a walk, scoring one run, North M grounded out, scoring one run, Charlie K singled, scoring one run, Beiron M grounded out, scoring one run, and Memphis H singled, scoring one run.
Trevor H stepped on the bump first for PIRATES. The pitcher allowed five hits and three runs, one earned, over two innings, striking out three and walking one. Daniel C started the game for BRAVES. The hurler allowed three hits and seven runs, five earned, over two innings, striking out four and walking five. Will B threw one and one-third innings of scoreless ball for PIRATES in relief. The reliever surrendered one hit, striking out two and walking none.
PIRATES had patience at the plate, amassing 10 walks for the game. Owen and Julian G led the team with two bases on balls each.
Charlie led BRAVES with two runs batted in. The leadoff hitter went 3-for-3 on the day.