Christopher S collected three hits in three at bats, as Tijuana, Mexico defeated West Raleigh, NC 16-1 on Sunday at Field A. Christopher singled in the second inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the third inning. Tijuana, Mexico won thanks in part to 12 runs in the third inning. Iker Fernando O singled, scoring one run, Gabriel M doubled, scoring one run, Luis R singled, scoring one run, Christopher singled, scoring one run, Mason S induced Miguel N to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Assael K doubled, scoring two runs, Axel R drew a walk, scoring one run, Iker Fernando grounded out, scoring one run, Daniel J singled, scoring one run, Christopher singled, scoring one run, and Miguel singled, scoring one run.
West Raleigh, NC were the first to get on the board in the first when Luke D singled, scoring one run.Tijuana, Mexico jumped into the lead in the bottom of the second when Gutierrez V singled, scoring one run, Christopher singled, scoring one run, and Miguel grounded out, scoring two runs. Gutierrez earned the win for Tijuana, Mexico. The starting pitcher surrendered two hits and one run over two innings, striking out four and walking none. Warner W took the loss for West Raleigh, NC. The starting pitcher went one and two-thirds innings, surrendering four runs on three hits, striking out one and walking three. Luis tossed one inning of scoreless ball for Tijuana, Mexico in relief. They gave up two hits, striking out one and walking none.
Tijuana, Mexico piled up 12 hits in the game. Assael and Luis each collected multiple hits for Tijuana, Mexico. Axel paced Tijuana, Mexico with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, tallying seven walks for the game. Assael and Luis each stole multiple bases for Tijuana, Mexico. Tijuana, Mexico stole 12 bases in the game. Tijuana, Mexico were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Axel had the most chances in the field with five. Joshua E, Jonah R, Luke, and Carter K each collected one hit for West Raleigh, NC. Luke went 1-for-2 at the plate as the 3-hole hitter led the team with one run batted in.
Tijuana, Mexico will play Cypress, Texas in Game 11 on Sunday, July 21 at 7:30pm.
West Raleigh, North Carolina has been eliminated from the tournament.