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| Julian Smith |
In a key match-up of league opponents, the Vashon Pirates defeated the Orting Cowboys 6 to 4 on April 18. Orting struck quickly in the bottom of the first scoring 3 runs off of starting Pirates Pitcher Julian Smith. The visiting Pirates crossed the plate twice in the top of the third as both Ben Reoux (1-2) and Zack Drape (2-4) singled, followed by an RBI double by Smith (3-4). Orting added one in the bottom of the fourth to take a 4 to 2 lead.
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| Matt Dick |
In the top of the fifth Drape singled to right, worked his way to third base and then then scored on a sacrifice fly by Peter Johnson (1-2). Next Smith singled to left, Tyler Bernheisel drew a base-on-balls, and Matt Dick (2-4) singled scoring Smith. With the scored knotted at 4 to 4, Smith held the Cowboys scoreless in the bottom of the fifth and sixth innings. The Pirates added one in the top of the sixth and one in the seventh to take a 6 to 4 lead. Bernheisel relieved Smith in the bottom of the seventh to seal the win for the Pirates. Smith pitched a solid game and the Pirates played nearly perfect defense anchored by outstanding plays by Reoux and Johnson.
Line score: Vashon 6 Runs 9 Hits 1 Error Orting 4 Runs 8 Hits 3 Errors.
