Falcons, Comets start strong in junior league – Marianas Variety

21 Feb 2017

FIRST baseman Kumuch Francisco fired a three-run triple and left fielder Froilan Camacho hit a two RBI single to boost the Talaabwogh Falcons offense against the Enforcers in the opening game of the Saipan Little League Baseballs junior division at the Francisco Tanko Palacios Baseball Field over the weekend.

With one out in the top of the first, the Falcons had back-to-back base hits and two unearned runs in a row before catcher Nixon Smith drove in a run with a single to put up a strong lead.

Enforcers top of the lineup catcher Tom Agulto doubled and first baseman Jonathan Santos loaded the bases with a walk before short stop Justin Agulto had an RBI walk to keep pace close behind.

The Falcons pulled away in the top of the third with Camachos two RBI single and Franciscos one-run single. They tightened their defense and the

Enforcers could only trim the deficit a bit.

With Franciscos three-run triple backed up by third baseman Zack Reyes two-run double, right fielder Joels RBI walk and second baseman IJ Teigitas RBI double, the Falcons stretched the lead in the fourth.

Santos added another run-scoring single in Enforcers attempt to catch up but the Falcons fielders blanked them out in the sixth to end the game, 16-7.

Comets 11, Braves 6

The Comets wiped out Braves lead in the bottom of the fourth with center fielder Sneak Sumors two RBI double and they went on to seize the game, 11-6.

The Braves established the lead on RBI singles apiece from left fielder Josenio Alvarez and catcher Leveque Iguel. Short stop JP Celis RBI single in the second and right fielder Peter Pangelinans RBI in the third widened the gap.

With one out in the bottom of the fifth, catcher Reid Teregeyo blasted a two RBI single and short stop Sab Saures a two RBI double, and the Comets eliminated the Braves advantage and grab the win.

Ol Aces vs. Bank of Saipan rescheduled

The Docomo Ol Aces were leading big time over Bank of Saipan in the top of the fifth inning when the umpire had to stop the game for safety reason.

BOS was in at-bats when Ol Aces catcher Trevon Lieto and first baseman Andray Macaranas collided while trying to catch the foul.

Macaranas gloved the ball but the SBBLs safety officer had to stop the game to ensure safety of the players. The game is rescheduled on a later date.

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