Dresden Rookies Win Sarnia Braves Tournament
Dresden Rookie Selects win the 2014 Sarnia Braves Tournament – Contributed Photo
The “Tiggies” won their Pool with a 3 and 0 record including a come from behind win over Alvinston to start their day.
In the final they faced Dover Centre, falling behind after 3 1/2 innings by a 9 to 3 score. Scoring 3 in the bottom of the fourth and 2 in the bottom of the fifth, and 3 in the bottom of the sixth Dresden held a 2 run lead entering the seventh and final inning.
Dover Centre scratched and clawed, scoring 2 runs with two out to tie the score. In the bottom of the seventh the bottom of Dresden’s order was leading off. Myles Hedges smashed a single up the middle. Alex Wallace tapped a hit to the left of the pitching circle and legged out a single. Blake VanGassen then came to the plate and launched a line drive between first and second to score Hedges from second. Both Colton Noah and Myles Hedges were 4 for 4 with 2 runs scored. Tyler June had 7 assists from the pitching position in the final game.
Pictured Above: Back Row – Mike Tullo, Chris Webster. Middle Row: Elaine Knowler, Connor Ross, Grady Marvin, Tyler June, Gabe Van Rycheghem, Owen Webster, Alex Wallace. Front Row Dominc Tullo, Myles Hedges, Colton Noah, Lucas Knowler, Keegan Bolton, Blake VanGassen, Cohen Johnston.
Pictured Below: Players of the Game as decided by the opposing team, Colton Noah, Gabe VanRychem, Lucas Knowler, and Tyler June.
Dresden player’s of the game winners – Contributed Photo