Top of the 1st inning begins with a walk by Ian. It’s another hot day in the stands, but luckily with sun rather than thunder and lightning.
The last game with Hastings and Coquitlam was cancelled; however, if it affects the standings, then the game will be played towards the end of the tournament.
Nick was out by a catch in the outfield, and that was followed by a nice hit by Ryan. Ian steals home, and Ryan steals 3rd during Anthony up to bat. The score is now 1-0, Hastings.
Anthony is out, but gets an RBI by Ryan. 2-0. A great jump catch by Layritz ends the top of the 1st inning.
For the bottom of the 1st, Anthony pitched well, and held back Layritz. There were no hits and no runs.
The top of the 2nd was a quick no hits and no runs for Hastings as well.
These games seem to be a battle of pitching and hitting. Hastings catches the final out with 2 men left on base.
The top of the 3rd starts off with Katie out at first, followed by Ian safe at first. Lets hope to get a couple more runs in this inning. Or…a little more action. A diving catch by Layritz in the outfield gets Nick out. Ryan and Anthony both get out, and there were no runs but 1 hit for Hastings.
The bottom of the 3rd was pretty much the same deal; with a couple more exciting plays.
The top of the 4th, however, was a change of scene. Hastings had bases loaded, with 2 out. However, no runs were able to come in. The score is still 2-0, Hastings.
At the moment, Coach Jeff is having a talk with Anthony and Ian. An exciting hot box between three different Hastings players gets the second out of the inning, and prevents Layritz from getting to third base. A hit by Layritz brings in one run to make the score
2-1. Its bases loaded for Layritz, with 2 out. A failed catch in the outfield brings in another 2 runs. 3-2 for Layritz. Layritz is hoping for a rally, Hastings is struggling to get the last out. Another error brings another run in for Layritz. 4-2. I don’t think the sweat on the Hastings’ parents have anything to do with the heat. Anthony pitches the last out, and the Hastings players are trying to get themselves back into the game.
4 runs on 5 hits for Layritz, and Anthony is maxed out for pitching with 88 pitches.
Three walks for Hastings begins the 5th inning, so bases loaded with Matteo up to bat. Matteo hits an automatic double, and the ball bounces out of the park. Hastings ties up the score. 4-4. There are still 2 men on base with no outs. CC is the pinch runner for Anthony on third. CC steals home! It’s 5-4 for Hastings, with no outs. Taz is the first out at 1st base. There’s a new pitcher for Layritz. CC gets hit by the ball, and a walk. Layritz catches a ball in the outfield. 2 outs and its back to the top of the order for Hastings. Layritz strikes Ian out for the last out. 
Matteo is the new pitcher for Hastings in the bottom of the 5th. There are two outs, and a Layritz player on 1st. Matteo strikes Layritz out of the inning.
Top of 6. Nicholas strikes out swinging: first out. Ryan gets a base hit up the middle. Anthony gets hit by pitch for a walk. Matteo has a great hit to the fence, and a Layritz player misses the pop fly. This brings the score to 6-4 for Hastings. Another hit by Ryan W. just over first base brings another 2 runs in. 8-4. Taz hits into the hole, and Ryan W slides to third. It looked a unanimous safe, however, he was out by the ump. Vito as well as most of the spectators angrily agreed it was safe. Shortly after, a catch by Layritz is the final out. Wish there could have been an instant replay for that slide.
Bottom of 6. Hastings has to be careful about the errors that were made previously. There’s one out and a man on second. Taz is now pitching, replacing Matteo with 20 pitches. Easy play made by Ryan is the second out. Anthony gets the last out of the game at 1st.
Final score: 8-4, Hastings.
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