12:00 PM – San Diego Stars vs Boulder Collegians
The Stars rallied late to defeat the Collegians 7-5 in a thrilling game. For the Stars, Blake Peyton started and allowed 4 runs over 4 innings. Jason Gonzalez earned the win with 3 scoreless innings of relief. Gavin Cook closed the game with his first save. For Boulder, Vilims pitched 6.1 solid innings, giving up 2 runs. Zach Radigan struggled, giving up 3 runs without recording an out. Ethan Brown and Zak White provided relief, but the damage was done. D. Castellanos hit a solo home run, and Issac Sobieszczyk drove in 2 runs. Jason Wright had a big game with 3 RBIs, including a 3-run triple. Nick Chasey added an RBI single, and Will James had a crucial RBI. Wright’s 3-run triple was key to the Stars’ comeback. The Stars scored 7 runs in the 7th inning and beyond, overcoming a 5-2 deficit to win the game with a final score of 7-5.
3:00 PM – Derby Twins vs Liberal Bee Jays
The Twins held off a late surge by the Bee Jays to secure a 9-6 victory. For the Twins, Lukas Ward pitched 6 innings, giving up 3 runs. Karson Richard struggled in relief but was backed up by Kenny Fistler and Alex Ronk, who earned the save. For the Bee Jays, Luke Steward had a tough outing, allowing 5 runs in 3 innings. Kage Ralstin and Jhett Huffman provided some relief, but the Bee Jays’ bullpen couldn’t hold off the Twins’ offense. The Twins scored 9 runs on 15 hits. Kyler Warren and Nolan Ganter each had 3 hits, and Mitchell Birdsall hit a Grand Slam. The Bee Jays scored 6 runs on 9 hits. Lane Snow and Ben Merriman contributed with a home run each, and Joel Roberts added 3 hits. The Twins took an early lead with a 4-run first inning. The Bee Jays made a late push, scoring 3 runs in the 7th inning, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.
6:00PM – Seattle Cheney Studs vs TPA Texas
The Seattle Studs secured a solid 5-1 victory over the Top Prospects Academy thanks to a strong pitching performance and key hits. Despite a good effort from the Prospects, they could not overcome Studs’ pitching staff. Noah Fields (LF) was named player of the game with 1 hit, 1 HR, and 2 RBIs. Isiah Afework (RF) contributed with 3 hits and 2 RBIs. On the mound for the Studs, Sam Hellinger (W, 1-0) pitched 6 innings, allowed 4 hits, 1 run, 0 walks, and 7 strikeouts. Nic Gibson, Derek Hotzler, and Cole Bakker all contributed out of the bullpen. For TPA, Ben Stec threw 7.1 innings, allowing 4 hits and 3 runs. With this victory, the Studs improved their pool play record to 2-0 and will play Hutchinson, KS Monarchs Monday, July 29, 6:00pm. TPA goes to 0-2 and will face Tulsa Sandlot Monday, July 29, Noon.
9:00 PM – Seattle Blackfins vs. Santa Barbara Foresters
In a tightly contested game that went 11 innings, the Foresters pulled out a 3-2 victory over the Blackfins. Despite a strong pitching performance from the Blackfins CJ Blowers, it was a combination of clutch hitting and effective relief pitching that secured the win for the Foresters.
The crafty veteran, Blowers, went the distance, giving up 13 hits, 2 earned runs and striking out 10 batters. Three of those hits were to Will Rogers, the University of Michigan senior who had the game winning RBI single with the bases loaded. Foresters’ Jack Holman struck early in the first inning with a solo home run to deep right field. Santa Barbara starting pitcher Frank Camarillo went six innings, giving up only three hits and striking out nine batters. Santa Barbara improves to 2-0 and will play Monday, July 29 at 3:00pm against the Haysville Aviators. Blackfins drop to 0-2 and play GPS Legends Monday, 8:30pm.
Midnight – Sunday, July 28 Hutchinson Monarchs vs. Tulsa Sandlot
The Sandlot edged the Monarchs 7-6 in a nail-biting game that saw both teams battling until the final out. Despite a late surge by the Monarchs, Sandlot’s pitching held firm to secure the victory. The game involved 7 errors, 19 runners left on base and a 17-minute rain delay. Tulsa struck early with 5 runs in the 1st inning, then the Monarchs fought back to take a 6-5 lead, then seeing it slip away in the 7th when Tulsa rallied for two runs. TCU product Brodie Green paced Sandlot is hitting attack with three hits and two RBIs. Sam Wiese led the Monarchs with 2 hits and 3 RBIs.
Both teams even their record to 1-1 in Pool Play A. Hutchinson plays the Seattle Studs Monday, July 29 at 6:00pm, while Sandlot faces TPA Texas at Noon.
3 AM: Haysville Aviators vs GPS Legends
In a thrilling contest at Haysville, KS, the Aviators staged a dramatic comeback to defeat the GPS Legends 7-6. The Aviators scored four runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to secure the win. The Legends had a strong start with contributions from Cooper Knight, who delivered three hits and two RBIs, and Dayton Tockey, who added another hit and an RBI. Luke Banister and Trace Mazon also drove in runs. Despite their offensive efforts, the Legends struggled on the mound. Keene Kessler, the starting pitcher, gave up three runs in the early innings, and Eric Fettinger faced just one batter but allowed three crucial runs, taking the loss. David Preisendorfer and Grant Origer provided solid relief, but it wasn’t enough to hold off the Aviators.
On the other side, the Aviators’ offense was led by Easton Norris, who had a standout performance with two hits and three RBIs, including a crucial hit in the ninth inning. Brenden Fry and Jaden Wiley also contributed with two hits each, and Cody Moore added a pair of RBIs. Coming off the bench, Brandt Beeby played a key role with a hit and a run that helped seal the game. The Aviators’ pitching was highlighted by Noah Bourgeois, who threw six strong innings, allowing only one run. Garrick Levesque and Xander Roberts then shut down the Legends’ offense, with Roberts earning the win after a strong two-inning performance. A huge 9th inning which featured a game-tying 3 RBI triple by Norris, and a walk-off SAC Fly by Brock Lulewicz won the game for Haysville.
6 AM: Air Capital Flyers vs Lonestar Baseball Club
In a dominant performance, the Lonestar Baseball Club beat the Air Capital Flyers with an 11-1 victory. Lonestar’s offense was relentless, producing 13 hits and scoring in every inning but the second and the eighth. A key contributor was Andre Jackson, who scored twice and had a hit. Rayvaughn Morgan and JJ Garcia also made significant impacts, with Morgan securing three hits and Garcia driving in one run while scoring once. Nico Ruedas was the standout, driving in four runs with a triple and scoring a run. T
he Flyers struggled to find their rhythm against the Lonestar pitching staff. Jaden Bahl, the starting pitcher for Lonestar, was exceptional, allowing just one run on four hits over seven innings, and striking out seven. Relief pitchers Patrick Collopy and Mason Law added solid support, combining for 1.2 innings without allowing any additional runs. The Flyers’ pitching staff faced difficulties, with Kai Bennett suffering the loss after giving up five hits and one run in four innings. Despite a strong effort from L. Youngdahl, who went 3-for-4 with a run, and M. Brown, who drove in the Flyers’ only run, the team could not overcome the well-rounded performance of Lonestar. The Flyers were limited to five hits and had trouble getting on base, which sealed their fate in this contest.
9 AM: Derby Twins vs Boulder Collegians
In a display of balanced offense and pitching, the Twins defeated the Collegians 8-3. The Twins’ lineup was effective, amassing ten hits and capitalizing on their opportunities. Tyler Ott’s led off with a hit and a run, while Kade Sheldon delivered a key performance, driving in two runs with a hit. Nolan Ganter also made a significant impact, contributing two RBIs. Mitchell Birdsall added to the offensive onslaught with an RBI and two runs, and Parker Ryan drove in two more runs with a hit.
On the mound, Cooper Garrison was the standout performer for the Twins, delivering 7.1 innings, allowing just two runs on ten hits and striking out seven. He was supported effectively by Luis Diaz and Tyler Dobbs, who combined for 1.7 innings, giving up one run. The Collegians struggled with their pitching. TJ Newman, the starting pitcher, lasted only 4.1 innings and allowed four runs. Despite a strong showing from Alec Ackerman, who had four hits and an RBI, and Diego Castellanos, who also drove in a run, the Collegians were unable to overcome the Twins’ offensive and defensive strengths. Overall, the Twins’ combination of effective pitching and timely hitting secured their victory, while the Collegians were left to reflect on missed chances and a need for better execution on both sides of the game.
Noon: Hays Larks vs Kansas Cannons
The Hays Larks overcame the Kansas Cannons 11-8. The Larks, led by Kaiden Ashton’s impressive display with two hits and two runs scored, managed to accumulate fourteen hits and capitalize on their scoring opportunities. Notably, Wilbert Espinal made a significant impact as the designated hitter with two hits and three RBIs, while Garrett Gruell added two RBIs. On the mound, the Larks’ pitching staff had a mixed performance. Dalton Campbell, who earned the win, pitched six innings allowing four runs on eight hits while striking out six. Adrian Najar struggled, giving up four runs in just 0.1 innings, but Garrett Hicks came in to secure the save, pitching 2.2 innings of scoreless relief, striking out five.
The Cannons, despite their valiant effort, were unable to contain the Larks’ offense effectively. Jakob Holzer, the starting pitcher for the Cannons, suffered the loss after allowing five runs in 4.1 innings. Offensively, the Cannons had a strong showing, with contributions from multiple players including Zeb Henry and Cooper Martin, who each had two hits and one RBI. Gray Bane added two hits and two RBIs, and Chase Clemons also contributed with two RBIs. Despite their efforts, including a late push that saw them score four runs in the final two innings, the Cannons fell short.
3 PM: Liberal Bee Jays vs San Diego Stars
The Liberal Bee Jays defeated the San Diego Stars 11-7. The Bee Jays’ bats were on fire, accumulating 17 hits and scoring in six of the nine innings. Key contributors included Kyzer Harrington, who drove in three runs with two hits; Ben Merriman, who also had two hits and three RBIs; and Miller Durham, who contributed three RBIs from three hits. Robert Orr made his mark with a home run and two RBIs. On the mound, the Bee Jays had a mixed performance but managed to hold off the Stars’ late-game rally. Hunter Phillips struggled early, allowing six runs over three innings but set the stage for a win. Josh Doerr pitched two scoreless innings, allowing just one hit, while Rylan Figueroa earned the win with three innings of one-run ball and six strikeouts. Logan Wade closed out the game with a scoreless inning.
For the Stars, despite their late-game rally, they fell short. Ethan Wright contributed a hit and two RBIs, Gianluca Fanelli added a hit and scored twice, and Logan Aguilar had two hits and two RBIs. Chase Blease, the Stars’ starter, allowed five runs over five innings, and the bullpen struggled, with Gavin Cook taking the loss after giving up four runs in just 0.1 innings.
6 PM: Seattle Studs vs Doc Bombers.
Baseball ‘Round the Clock ended with an exhibition game between the Seattle Studs and the Doc Bombers.
