Central Cubs Defeat West Cubs - Newton Central Little League

During the spring little league season we are posting articles written by young Newton sports writers. This story was written by Jaden Farquhar, grade 5 at Peirce school.

In a game that was almost lost to the weather, the Central Cubs started off strong in this game.  In the top of the 1^st Inning, John Shore hit a single just past the 1^st Baseman.  Andrew Haas then hammered an explosive line drive double to left field, leading to the Central Cubs first run.  After advancing to third base, Mathew Gluck hit a pop up to the 1st Baseman enabling the runner at 3^rd base to tag up and score.  The Central Cubs took a 2-0 lead. 

In the bottom of the 1^st Inning, with two outs Hannah Fitzgerald singled to right field but was left stranded on base.  The West Cubs received great pitching from Justin Butera in the first half of the game.  Throughout the 2^nd Inning, the score remained 2-0 Central Cubs.  In the top of the 2^nd Inning, the Central Cubs went 3 up, 3 down.  The West Cubs made three solid defensive plays, and really demonstrated great technique. 

Central Cubs Takeoff

         Both teams really let their instincts kick in this Inning!  In the top of the 3^rd Inning, Alex Ring started off the rally with a line drive single.  He then advanced to 2^nd base on a passed ball.  After that, Cole Cleary doubled driving in a run.  Next, once again Mathew Gluck drove in a run making the score 4-0. 

In the bottom of the 3^rd inning, West Cubs Mathew Cox singled, advanced to 2^nd base on a passed ball, and then eventually scored, after Hannah Fitzgerald singled making the score 4-1.   

The 4^th Inning started off with a single by Central Cubs Daniel Belkind.  Following a fielder’s choice, Lukas Hanenberger reached safely at 1^st Base, and eventually reached 3^rd Base.  Ben Sachs drove in the Central Cubs 5^th run with a ground out to 2^nd Base. 

In the 5^th Inning the Central Cubs added a run making the score 6-1.  In the bottom of the 5^th Inning the West Cubs attempted to roar back with leadoff singles from Kevin Eswara and Hannah Fitzgerald.  The Central Cubs were able to escape the Inning with only 1 run scoring making the score 6-2. 

In the top of the 6^th Inning the Central Cubs were able to scratch another run making the score 7-2.  In the bottom of the 6^th Inning, following a strike out, the West Cubs got a single from Gina Lombard.  The Central Cubs quickly stifled the West Cubs rally by pulling off an impressive double play from pitcher Andrew Haas, to Reese Farquhar at Shortstop to Lukas Hannenberger at 1^st Base.  The final score was 7-2 Central Cubs.  And that ended the thrilling showdown between the Central Cubs and the West Cubs.