ML Dunes third at regionals
The Moses Lake Dunes 13U All-Star team poses after placing third in the Babe Ruth League regional tournament in Centralia. The Dunes placed third. Pictured left to right back row: Manager Jeremy Martinez, #2 Jordan Rios,#13 Cody Goodwin, #8 Corbin Wortham, #10 Payton Castro, #9 Caleb Juarez, #15 Daiman Vasquez, #16 Michael Harrington, #11 Austin Valdez and Assistant Coach Bryton Redal Front row: #3 Mathew Vasquez,#7 Spencer Skeesick, #4 Kameron Huberdeau, #14 Mikey Chase, #6 Tyler Pagliarulo and #4 BJ Mullin
CENTRALIA - The Moses Lake Dunes 13U All-Stars were unable to advance to the Babe Ruth League World Series in North Dakota.
The Dunes were able to place third at the regional tournament in Centralia after posting a 4-1 record recently.
Moses Lake began tournament play with a 19-0 blowout over Wyoming. The Dunes exploded in the first inning, scoring 11 runs. Payton Castro led the team with 5 RBIs while Austin Valdez pitched 3 shutout innings with 6 strikeouts.
In their next matchup, Moses Lake hung on to beat SWAT behind the arm of Jordan Rios. Rios pitched a complete game while tallying 6 strikeouts.
The Dunes' high powered offense returned against South Thurston and Moses Lake cruised to an easy 25-1 victory.
Michael Harrington had a big day for the club with 3 hits and 4 RBIs. Daimon Vasquez was solid from the mound striking out 6 batters in 3 innings of work.
Moses Lake continued their run through the field beating Montana 12-2. BJ Mullin led the eam with 2 RBIs.
The Dune's quest to make the World Series ended with a 10-1 defeat to Hazel Del Metro, knocking them out of the tournament.
The game was close throughout until Hazel Del Metro was able to push 8 runs across in the fourth inning.
Despite the big inning, Rios was solid on the bump delivering 24 first pitch strikes.