JV Baseball | 2/27/2025 9:35:00 PM
Box Score MIAMI SHORES, Fla. -- Barry JV Showcases Offensive Firepower and Defensive Prowess in Commanding 13-5 Victory Over Elev8 Baseball.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Barry JV 13, Elev8 Baseball 5
Records: Barry JV (5-3), Elev8 Baseball (na)
SUMMARY:
- B1: Ben Rhode walked to start off the Bucs; Rhode then stole second and third and then scored on Shawn Flynn's sacrifice fly to center, adding a key run to start the game off. | Barry 1, Elev8 0
- B2: Eric Vega singled up the middle, followed by an Alejandro Simo single that advanced Vega to third. Simo then initiated a rundown on a steal attempt, allowing Vega to score. | Barry 2, Elev8 0
- T3: Elev8's batter singled to right-center, followed by another single to left-center. A walk loaded the bases before an Elev8 player doubled to right-center, bringing in two runs. An Elev8 sacrifice fly to right field added another run. | Barry 2, Elev8 3
- B3: Rhode walked to get on base, and Zac Pyles then stepped up to the plate, blasting a double down the left-field line. The hit allowed Rhode to easily score from second, adding another run to the board for the Bucs. | Barry 3, Elev8 3
- T5: Elev8's player scored on a wild pitch. | Barry 3, Elev8 4
- B5: Aidan Correa reached first base with a walk and moved to second on a groundout. With a runner in scoring position, Flynn stepped up and hit a single up the middle, allowing Correa to race home and score. | Barry 4, Elev8 3
- B6: Hector Vilorio was hit by a pitch and then stole second base. He advanced to third on a balk before Simo was also hit by a pitch. Simo stole second, and with runners in scoring position, Rhode stepped up and doubled down the left-field line, driving in both Vilorio and Simo for two RBIs. | Barry 6, Elev8 3
- B7: Flynn and Pyles both walked to start the seventh, with Pyles stealing second. Flynn then stole third and scored on a throwing error by the catcher. Jonathan Rivera followed with a single to left field and stole second. E. Vega then grounded out to shortstop, driving in Rivera for an RBI. Simo singled through the left side, and Correa walked, advancing to second on a wild pitch. Simo moved to third on the same wild pitch, and J. Rivera scored on it, adding another run. | Barry 9, Elev8 3
- B8: Flynn reached on a fielding error by the third baseman, and Pyles and Rivera walked to load the bases. Vilorio flied out to center field for a sacrifice fly, bringing in a run. Vega walked to load the bases again, and then, on a wild pitch, Vega advanced to second, Rivera advanced to third, and Pyles scored. Correa walked for an RBI, and Rhode singled to right field, driving in another run. Rhode was out at second on a throw from right field to second base, while Correa advanced to third and Vega scored. | Barry 13, Elev8 3
- T9: Elev8's batter was hit by a pitch, followed by a throwing error and another hit-by-pitch to load the bases. Elev8 then hit a sacrifice fly to center, driving in a run. | Barry 13, Elev8 5
NOTEWORTHY:
- Zack Allen earned his first win of the year(1-0) , pitching two solid innings with no runs allowed, just one hit given up, and striking out one. His efficient performance was a key factor in securing the victory.
- Jhumar Garcia took the loss after pitching 1.1 innings, allowing three hits and five runs, while walking three batters. His struggles on the mound contributed to the team's setback in the game.Zack Allen worked one inning, striking out two.
- Ben Rhode had an impressive game, going 2-for-3 with a double, 3 RBIs, and 3 walks. His offensive performance, highlighted by the double, was crucial in driving in runs and maintaining offensive pressure throughout the game.
- Shawn Flynn contributed with a solid 1-for-3 performance, driving in 2 RBIs and drawing a walk. His clutch hitting helped push the team's offensive effort forward.
ON THE HORIZON:
The Buccaneers play the St. Thomas Bobcats on Mar. 12 in a double header starting at 1:30 p.m at Feinbloom Field.
