Bringing their season to an end… Cyclone 8 and 9-under baseball teams finish tournament schedule
Published 8:40 pm Monday, November 2, 2020
Star Photo/Jeff Vonglis Cyclones #13 C. Birdsong laces a hot one over shortstop for a single.
Star Photo/Jeff Vonglis Cyclones shortstop #3 D. Lytton takes the throw to make the force out of the runner just in time.
Star Photo/Jeff Vonglis Cyclones #3 B. Jarrett beats the throw and pitcher home on a wild pitch.
Star Photo/Jeff Vonglis SS #3 D. Lytton of the Cyclones prepares to throw a runner out at first.
Star Photo/Jeff Vonglis Cyclones #23 M. Martin shows his team how to put the bat on the ball for a base hit.
Star Photo/Jeff Vonglis Sliding safely home is Cyclone #20 A. Shelby.
Star Photo/Jeff Vonglis Second baseman A. Shelby makes the throw to first baseman #1 O. Williams for a Cyclone out.
Star Photo/Jeff Vonglis On the mound in relief for the Cyclones is #2 B. Franklin throwing some great baseball.
Star Photo/Jeff Vonglis Cyclones first baseman #1 O. Williams makes the catch while second baseman #20 A. Shelby moves to get out of the way.
Star Photo/Jeff Vonglis Cyclones #1 O. Williams takes a good pitch and drives it deep into the outfield for a double.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
The Cyclone 8 and 9-under travel teams closed out their tournament schedule recently playing at Domtar Park in Kingsport.
When the 9-under took the field for their first game, they were greeted with temperatures in the 40s, but there was no complaining as the young men took the field with a readiness to play.
The Cyclones jumped out quickly against the Bomb Squad and left a crater in the infield exploding for a 16-1 victory.
In the second game that followed the opening contest, the Cyclones found themselves in a battle against the Rebels needing a big rally in the final at-bat.
After showing off good gloves on defense, the Cyclones came to the plate and took a 12-9 win after getting their bats hot.
The semi-final game was a classic featuring every element of the game including great hitting, fielding, and base running.
With a see-saw affair throughout until the last inning, when in desperate need of three runs to tie the game against the East Kentucky Elite who led by three runs heading into the Cyclones last at-bat.
The Cyclones fell one run shy as they dropped the high-scoring contest 18-17 in the semifinal contest.
Walking off the field, the Cyclones held their head high knowing they left it all on the field.