By Erika Toman
In an electrifying pitcher’s duel that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Team TBD (yes, that really is their team name; coached by Chris McCormack, sponsored by Evergreene Homes) faced off against the Clouds (coached by Anthony Verdi, sponsored by RPJ Advisors) securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory in extra innings. The game ended with Team TBD clinching a hard-fought 2-1 victory in the 7th inning.
TBD’s victory was anchored by stellar pitching, starting with Kellan McCormack’s commanding performance as the team’s starting pitcher. Recording 7 outs over two and one-third innings, Kellan allowed only one hit and no runs while striking out an impressive four batters, setting the tone for his team’s defensive dominance. Matthew Miller continued TBD’s strong pitching display, surrendering just one hit and striking out a batter to maintain the team’s momentum on the mound. Benji Zelenka also came in to get two key outs to keep the score tied at 0-0.
For the Clouds, Finn Thompson took the mound as the starting pitcher, delivering a solid performance by allowing only two hits and no runs over two innings while striking out one batter. Adam Dunbar and Calvin McEwen also made valuable contributions to the Clouds’ pitching effort, combining for three strikeouts, while Anthony Verdi’s three strikeouts highlighted his pitching prowess.
As the game progressed, the score remained deadlocked at 1-1 until the top of the seventh inning, when a passed ball allowed TBD to score the winning run. Pitcher Bobby Lynch played a crucial role in securing the victory for TBD, delivering a composed and determined performance on the mound. Lynch held firm, allowing only three hits and one run over two innings, ultimately earning the well-deserved win for his team.
Offensively, leadoff hitter Kellan McCormack led the charge for TBD with two hits in three at-bats, while Theo Jones’ run batted in proved to be pivotal in securing the victory. Matthew Miller, Lucas Berthiaume, and Carter Moore also contributed hits to propel their team to victory.
For the Clouds, Adam Dunbar scored their lone run after recording one hit, while Anthony Verdi’s two hits, including an RBI, showcased his offensive prowess. James Owen and Calvin McEwen also contributed with a hit each, demonstrating the depth of the Clouds’ lineup.
FCKLL Majors Season Standings (as of April 7)
Expos (sponsored by Load Side Electric) 2-0. Commandos (sponsored by NDI Custom Homes) 1-1. TBD (sponsored by Evergreene Homes) 1-1. Little City Legends (sponsored by Kirk’s Army) 1-1. We Show Speed (sponsored by Beyer Volvo) 1-1. Clouds (sponsored by RPJ Advisors) 0-2.