MIAMI SHORES, Fla. -- The Barry Buccaneers dropped their opening game to Elev8 Baseball 3-2 on Wednesday afternoon at Feinbloom Field in junior varsity baseball action.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Elev8 3, Barry 2
Records: Barry (0-1), Elev8 (2-1)
SUMMARY:
Elev8 3, Barry 2
- B6 - Frank Planer was hit by a pitch leading off the sixth inning. He later scored on an error. | Barry 1, Elev8 0
- T7 - Elev8 opened the seventh inning with three straight hits. After tying the game on a sacrifice fly, they rapped out a single and double to take the lead. | Elev8 3, Barry 1
- B7 - Ben Rhode staged his own personal two-out rally in the seventh. He singled down the left field line with two outs, stole second and third and scored on a wild pitch. | Elev8 3, Barry 2
NOTEWORTHY:
- Brandon Kerry (0-1) took the loss for the Bucs, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk in 3.0 innings.
- David Otero (1-0) got the win for Elev8. He worked two innings, allowing a run on a hit and two walks.
- Zach Stephens worked a scoreless ninth, striking out two to earn the save.
- Planer led the Bucs at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a walk and run scored.
ON THE HORIZON:
The Buccaneers host the Conquistadors of Florida National University on Monday, Feb. 16.
