Birmingham Giants 10u Grab Second in return to play

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2032

Playing in their first tournament since the break the Birmingham Giants 10u Baseball team, posted a 2-2 mark, advancing to the championship game where they finished 2nd. In game 1 of pool play the Giants took on VBA baseball. After leading most of the game the Giants defense faltered late, and the Giants dropped a 9-4 decision. Jackson Gant started the game on the mound for the Giants Allowing just 3 runs over 3 innings while striking out 2, and Izayah Teer closed out the final inning for the Giants. Offensively the Giants received hits from Izayah Teer (1), Elijah Lackey (1), Tylan Floyd (1), Charlie Hill (1), Aaron Robinson (1), Makai Gallego (1), Kade Johnson (1) and Nolan Wiggins(1), but it was not enough as the Giants fell 9-4.

In game 2 of pool play the Giants faced off with Edge Baseball. Elijah Lackey allowed just 2 hits over 4 innings while striking out 3, and offensively the Giants exploded for 7 runs on hits from Izayah Teer (2), Jackson Gant (1), Tylan Floyd (1), Charlie Hill (1), Aaron Robinson (1), Makai Gallego (2), Kade Johnson (1), Nolan Wiggins (1) and Griffin Killian (1). The win posted the Giants with a 1-1 record heading into bracket play.

In their first game of Bracket play, the Giants were matched up with the Diamond Kings. After trailing for most of the game, the Giants offense erupted for 7 runs in the last frame to take a 7-6 lead and a trip to the championship game. Tylan Floyd started the game on the mound allowing 3 hits while striking out 1, and Charlie Hill closed out the final inning of the Giants come back win. At the plate Izayah Teer (2), Jackson Gant (1), Elijah Lackey (1), Tylan Floyd (1), Aaron Robinson (1), Makai Gallego (1), Kade Johnson (1), and Nolan Wiggins (2) all had hits in the win that propelled the Giants to the championship game.

In the Championship game the Giants were set to play Cullman Baseball. Tylan Floyd started the game on the mound and Aaron Robinson closed out the final inning. Offensively the Giants mustered hits from Elijah Lackey (1), Tylan Floyd (1 HR), Charlie Hill (1), Aaron Robinson (1), Makai Gallego (2), Kade Johnson (1), and Griffin Killian (1) but it was not enough as the Giants fell 10-5 placing them second overall.