Rockledge Little League wins comfortably over Indian River City
Rockledge Little League’s 10/11/12 All-Stars used a fast start and aggressive baserunning to earn a 13-6 victory over Indian River City Little League on Wednesday night at the District tournament held at the Space Coast Communities Sports Complex in Port St. John.
BREVARD COUNTY • ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA — Rockledge Little League’s 10/11/12 All-Stars used a fast start and aggressive baserunning to earn a 13-6 victory over Indian River City Little League on Wednesday night at the District tournament held at the Space Coast Communities Sports Complex in Port St. John.
The lone game of the evening featured the visiting Rockledge Little League (RLL) squad against the host Indian River City Little League (IRCLL) on Field 1.
Rockledge wasted little time taking control, erupting for eight runs in the top of the first inning. The rally was fueled by an error that scored two runs, RBI singles from Caleb H. and Hogan H., a run-scoring double by Gavin W., a bases-loaded walk by Liam J., and a wild pitch that plated another run.
RLL extended its lead in the second inning, adding three more runs. Caleb H. drove in a run with a groundout, Landon W. delivered an RBI double to center field, and another run scored on a passed ball.
Indian River City responded in the bottom of the second with its biggest offensive inning of the game, scoring six runs on four hits to cut into the deficit. Jaxon C. and Aiden C. each delivered run-scoring singles that plated two runs, while Carson P. added two more RBIs with a groundout.
Caiden O. provided solid relief for IRCLL, pitching 4 1/3 innings while allowing five runs, only two of them earned, on five hits. He struck out six without issuing a walk. Waylon M. started for Indian River City, surrendering eight unearned runs on three hits while striking out one and walking two.
Liam J. started on the mound for Rockledge, allowing six runs, three earned, on four hits over two innings. He struck out two and walked one.
Jaxon C. led Indian River City’s offense with two RBIs from the eighth spot in the batting order, finishing 1-for-2. Bradley G., Aiden C., Jaxon C., and Blake B. each collected a hit. Waylon M. reached base twice via walks as IRCLL showed patience at the plate, drawing seven walks. Joshua M. also stole two bases.
For Rockledge, Gavin W. finished 1-for-3 with a team-high three RBIs, while Cayden H. and Hogan H. each collected two hits. Daniel S. stole two bases as RLL totaled six stolen bases in the game and also turned a double play defensively.
Rockledge’s combination of timely hitting, speed on the bases, and solid defense proved to be the difference as the All-Stars claimed a 13-6 victory to continue their run in the District 10/11/12 All-Stars Tournament.
