2025 Day 2 Recap

12:00 PM: Oklahoma MVP (OK) vs. Lonestar Kraken (TX)

The first game of the day featured some big bats, but Lonestar Kraken’s Preston Curtis stole the show with 3 hits and 4 RBIs. Lonestar was on the board first, with Texas commit Josh Livingston hitting a sac fly and Curtis hitting a two-run double in the 1st inning. Lonestar ran away with the game early, run ruling Oklahoma MVP after 8 innings, 10-1.

Oklahoma MVP was no match for the Kraken’s pitching staff; Starter Brett Foss allowed 0 hits and 0 earned runs over 3 innings. Kendall Hoffman threw 3 innings in relief and earned the win, striking out 4. Keith Robertson got the start for Oklahoma MVP, giving up 4 hits and 4 runs over 3 and 2/3rds innings. Oklahoma MVP got on the board in the 4th inning on a fielder’s choice.

A big boost for the Kraken was the team’s patience at the plate, amassing 10 walks as a team. Jax Marshall had 2 stolen bases for the Kraken, while the team had 4 total.

3:00 PM: BTL Hornets (KS) vs. Lonestar Baseball Club (TX)

While not ambiguous with the Lonestar Kraken, the Lonestar Baseball Club does share the same love of lighting up the scoreboard. A six-run 5th inning, and a five-run 5th inning powered Lonestar Baseball Club to an 11-0 win after 5 innings.

Matthew Fletcher and DJ Pinkerton led the way for Lonestar Baseball Club, each driving in 4 runs. Pinkerton was the star, with a double and a home run in the contest. Jaden Bahl received the start for Lonestar Baseball Club, throwing 3 innings and striking out 4.

The bright spot for BTL Hornets was catcher Holden Groebl, who went 1-2 at the plate and threw out 3 Lonestar players trying to steal a base. Cameron Mock had a rough day on the mound, pitching 2 innings, giving up 5 hits and 6 earned runs. Jack Laird received the start for BTL, giving up 4 runs over 2 and 2/3rds innings, and hitting 4 batters.

6:00 PM: San Diego Stars (CA) vs. Hutchinson Monarchs (KS)

A game that featured lots of runs and two rain delays, the San Diego Stars were stifled by the Hutchinson Monarchs 13-5. Monarch’s Jake Gutierez was the Player of the Game, going 4-5 with 3 RBI, and scoring 3 runs.

Four of the 9 batters in Hutchinson’s lineup collected multiple hits. Ethan Giesbrecht got the start for the Monarchs, throwing 5 innings, allowing 1 earned run, and striking out 4. He was also credited with a win.

Down 8-1 at the time of the first rain delay, the Stars came out with new life, scoring two runs in the 6th inning and the 7th inning. Justin Tucker scored 2 runs, going 1-1 but reaching base twice on walks. The delays got to the Stars’ pitching staff, as starting pitcher Manny Miranda was pulled after 2 innings, and the relievers were never able to find a rhythm.

8:30 PM: Santa Barbara Foresters (CA) vs. Derby Twins (KS)

In a game that was pushed back till 11:20 due to rain, Santa Barbara made short work of the Twins, winning 11-1 in 7 innings. Santa Barbara jumped off to a quick lead, scoring 3 in the first inning, and never looked back. The nail in the coffin was a 5-run 7th inning.

Santa Barbara’s battery took home Player and Pitcher of the game awards. Pitcher Zack James started and threw a complete game, allowing 5 hits and 1 run. Catcher Zane Becker went 2-4 with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored. Easton Moomau added 3 hits, and Terrance Kiel II added 2 hits and 2 RBIs.

Derby was only able to muster up 5 hits as a team, and starter Lucas Weaver struggled through 4 innings, allowing 7 hits and 4 runs (1 earned). Derby lefty reliever Ethan Brown had a solid outing, throwing 2 innings and striking out 5.