Utica Redskins Varsity emerged victorious over Danville Varsity Blue Devils with a 5-4 win on Monday, clinching the lead late in the game. The decisive moment came in the top of the eighth inning when Aidyn Burgess singled, driving in one run to break a 4-4 tie.
According to the game's summary, Utica Redskins Varsity initially took the lead in the second inning as Bryson Macy's single brought home two runs. In response, Danville Varsity Blue Devils scored their first run in the third inning with Aidan Burke hitting a solo home run after a six-pitch at-bat.
Danville gained a 4-2 advantage in the fourth inning when Caleb Lucas singled to score two runs and Brycen Burke grounded out, allowing another run to score.
Braxton Fisher's fielder's choice play enabled Utica Redskins Varsity to level the score at four in the seventh inning. Fisher also started as pitcher for Utica, delivering an effective performance by allowing no hits or runs over one inning while striking out one batter. Reuben Troyer began pitching for Danville, conceding three hits and two runs over two innings with one strikeout and one walk. Relief pitchers Jaxson Riggs, Nate Hite, Burgess, Connor Garee, and Daniel Bero contributed to shutting down Danville.
The Utica team accumulated nine hits throughout the game. Macy led with two RBIs despite going 1-for-4 at bat. Both Fisher and Burgess collected two hits each for Utica. Notably, Utica did not commit any fielding errors, with Gaige Spray handling seven chances successfully.
Lucas stood out for Danville by contributing two RBIs from his position in the lineup and went 1-for-3 at bat. Josh Byers was another key player for Danville with two hits from four at-bats.
