Noon: TPA Texas vs Tulsa Sandlot
Tulsa Sandlot shut out the Top Prospect Academy 4-0, delivering a solid performance both offensively and defensively. The Sandlot’s nine-hit attack was led by Noah Goodshield, who went 3-for-5 with two RBIs, and Chandler Fowler, who hit a home run and also drove in two runs. Soloman Skalnik contributed with a hit and two runs scored.
The Sandlot’s pitching was exceptional, with Braydon Sanford setting the tone by tossing 4.2 scoreless innings, allowing just seven hits and striking out five. David Dean continued the shutout with 2.1 innings of relief, giving up only two hits and recording the win. Cale Wetwiska closed out the game with a perfect two innings, securing his first save of the season.
On the other side, the Top Prospect struggled offensively, managing only 11 hits without pushing any across the plate. Gavin Finley, who took the loss, pitched well for six innings, allowing just one run but suffering from a lack of support. Denton Lee and Ray Perez, who followed in relief, couldn’t prevent Tulsa from adding three more runs to their total. Despite a solid pitching performance, TPA couldn’t capitalize on their scoring opportunities, leaving eight runners on base.
Tulsa Sandlot moves to 2-1 in pool play, and TPA is eliminated from the NBC World Series after going 0-3 in pool play.
3 PM: Santa Barbara Foresters vs Haysville Aviators
The Santa Barbara Foresters defeated the Haysville Aviators 12-6. The Foresters’ batting lineup was led by TJ Pompey, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, a double, and three RBIs. Will Rogers also played a key role with a home run, two doubles, and two RBIs, while Andrew Semo added a home run and two RBIs to the mix.
The Aviators had a strong offensive showing of their own, with Riley Schrader delivering a standout performance, going 1-for-3 with three RBIs. Cody Moore contributed with three hits and an RBI, and Brenden Fry added two RBIs.
On the mound, the Foresters’ pitching staff, led by Payton Gubler, who struggled but earned the win, was followed by Andrew Guardino, who pitched 2.2 innings of solid relief. Tucker Holland closed out the game with 2.2 scoreless innings, earning his first win of the season. The Aviators’ pitchers faced difficulties, with James Hays allowing five earned runs in four innings. The bullpen, including Coleson Syring, Nash Crosby, and Garrick Levesque, allowing an additional seven runs.
Santa Barbara clinches the #1 seed in their pool and will receive a first-round bye, Haysville drops to 2-1 and will automatically clinch second place in their pool.
6 PM: Seattle Cheney Studs vs Hutchinson Monarchs
The Seattle Cheney Studs overwhelmed the Hutchinson Monarchs with a 17-6 victory. The Studs’ lineup was led by a remarkable performance from Isaiah Afework, who went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs, while Noah Fields contributed five RBIs with a 1-for-3 performance, including a triple. The offensive continued with Jack Bergstrom and Jake Gallagher each adding two hits, and Davis Koester driving in two runs despite not recording a hit.
The Monarchs, despite the loss, had standout performances from Jaden Gustafson, who went 2-for-2 with three RBIs, and Camden Johnson, who added two hits and an RBI.
On the mound, the Studs’ pitchers faced some challenges but ultimately secured the win. Logan Tyler started and gave up four earned runs over three innings. Brice Foster, who earned the win, pitched one inning of relief, allowing one run. PJ Moritz also provided one inning of relief, giving up one run. For the Monarchs, Cole Toureau took the loss, allowing eight runs in just 2.1 innings. Julio Heredia and Parker Morris struggled in their appearances, giving up a combined 12 runs in 3.2 innings.
The Studs move to 3-0 in their pool and will be the outright winners and receive a first-round bye. Hutch falls to 1-2 and will wait for tiebreakers to see what seed they are.
9 PM: GPS Legends vs Seattle Blackfins
The GPS TX Legends defeated the Seattle Blackfins 9-3, showcasing both powerful offense and effective pitching. The Legends took control early, scoring three runs in the third inning. Dayton Tockey’s clutch two-out single, followed by a walk and a hit by pitch, set the stage for Randy Cardenas, who drove in Tockey and the other base runners with a single. The Legends continued with a four-run explosion in the fifth inning.
Tockey was a standout performer for the Legends, going 3-for-5 with a double and driving in four RBIs. Cardenas added three hits and an RBI to his tally, while Trey Mazon and Raul Leininger contributed key hits and runs scored. On the Blackfins’ side, Jeffrey Perran was the bright spot, hitting a home run and collecting two hits, though his efforts were not enough to spark a significant offensive push.
The pitching for the Legends was solid, with Brett Phillips (Yes that Brett Phillips) setting the tone by striking out three batters in his inning of relief. Cameron Williams earned the win with a strong three-inning performance, allowing two earned runs and striking out five. For the Blackfins, Christian Herrera took the loss, giving up four earned runs over 3.1 innings. Robley Corsi and William Rankin also struggled, contributing to the high run total allowed.
GPS moves to 1-2 while the Seattle Blackfins are 0-3 and eliminated from the NBC World Series.
