- Elite Squad lost the lead late in a 13-7 defeat to Vipers on Saturday. The game was tied at seven with Vipers batting in the top of the sixth when an error scored one run for Vipers.
- Despite the loss, Elite Squad did collect nine hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, Vipers had nine hits on the way to victory.
- Elite Squad took an early lead in the first inning when Jack Kieffer singled on a 3-1 count, scoring one run.
- In the bottom of the fourth inning, Elite Squad tied things up at seven. An error scored one run for Elite Squad.
- Mark Link earned the victory on the pitcher’s mound for Vipers. The fireballer went three innings, allowing two runs on two hits, striking out four and walking one. Payton McIntosh and Sterling Jiminez entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.
- Ryan Drag took the loss for Elite Squad. The pitcher allowed one hit and five runs over one inning, striking out one.
- Gavin Smith started the game for Elite Squad. Smith allowed four hits and five runs over three innings, striking out five Bryce McBride started the game for Vipers. McBride allowed five hits and five runs over two innings, striking out two and walking one.
- Elite Squad racked up nine hits on the day. Nate Petke, Duval Rodriguez, and Kevin Knoess each managed multiple hits for Elite Squad. Knoess, Rodriguez, and Petke each collected two hits to lead Elite Squad.
- Vipers had nine hits in the game. Jesus Rivera, Dale Francis, and Riley Poulton all managed multiple hits for Vipers. Vipers stole 15 bases during the game as four players stole more than one. Poulton led the way with four.
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