SELECT > Royal York 13U Red Top TP 13U 10-3
TAKING FLIGHT, THE CARDINALS SOAR OVER TORONTO PLAYGROUNDS IN A 2026 EBA 13U SELECT CONTEST AT CHRISTIE PITS
Beneath a cool ceiling of chilly and overcast skies, the Royal York 13U Red defeated the Toronto Playgrounds 13U 10-3 in a six inning Etobicoke Baseball Association (EBA) 13U Select Loop Game tonight at Christie Pits Diamond 2.
In dramatic fashion, Royal York 13U Red jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the top portion of the first inning.
Following a one out single by Sierra (28), Erin (8) hit into a fielder’s choice that erased Sierra at second base.
Sierra (28) sparks the Royal York offense with a one out single in the top of the first inning.
Erin (8) hits into a fielder’s choice in the first frame.
With two outs, Sienna (27) stepped up to the plate and cranked a majestic wooly mammoth two run home run shot that easily cleared the tall chain linked fence in left-centre field.
MOONSHOT > With a majestic swing, Sienna (27) launches a two out two run master blaster home run shot over the tall chain linked fence in the left-centre field.
As she follows through on her mighty swing, Sienna (27) watches the ball clear the left-centre field fence and give the Cardinals an early 2-0 lead in the first frame.
Jubilant Royal York Red teammates surround Sienna (27) to congratulate her on the Herculean two run blast.
After crossing home plate, Sienna was mobbed by her jubilant Cardinals teammates, who joyously congratulated her on the Herculean moonshot.
With mettle, TP 13U starter John (11) sandwiched a pair of strikeouts between a groundout to quell the Cardinals uprising in the first frame.
With intestinal fortitude. TP 13U starter John (11) utilized two strikeouts and a groundout to subdue the Cardinals insurgency in the first frame.
Throwing down the gauntlet, Royal York starter Mackenzie (12) retired TP 13U with 1-2-3 efficiency in the bottom of the first inning, with a pop out and two strikeouts, to keep them off the scoring ledger.
Exercising patience at the dish, Royal York 13U Red scored a four spot in the top of the second inning to extend their upper hand to 6-0.
After a leadoff walk by Savanne (88) and a single by Evelina (15), Elli (14) drew a walk that allowed the Cardinals to load the bases.
Evelina (15) sparks the Royal York Red four run attack with a key single in the top half of the second inning.
With the bases loaded, Mackenzie (12) strokes a groundout that brings home the first of four Cardinal runs in the second frame.
Savanne (88) motors home with a Royal York 13U Red run in the second inning.
Mackenzie followed with a groundout that advanced Evelina and Elli respectively over to third and second base, and brought Savanne home with a Cardinals run.
Subsequently, after a two out walk by Emma (25) that reloaded the bases, Sloane (11), Livia (24) and Sierra garnered a trifecta combination of bases loaded RBI walks that allowed Evelina, Elli and Emma to shimmy home with three additional Royal York runs.
With moxie, TP 13U reliever Casey (34) threw a groundout and a strikeout against the Cardinals in the second frame.
With gumption, TP 13U reliever Casey (34) tallied a groundout and a strikeout versus the Cardinals in the second frame.
Toronto Playgrounds threatened in the bottom of the second inning following a tenacious leadoff single by Casey.
Casey (34) ignites the TP 13U offense with a sparkling leadoff single in the bottom of the second inning.
Taking care of business, Royal York 13U Red starter Mackenzie (12) threw two stellar innings against TP 13U. In a solid effort, Mackenzie surrendered no runs while striking out three TP 13U batters.
With unflappable composure, Royal York 13U Red starter Mackenzie chalked up a pair of groundouts and a strikeout to suppress the TP 13U uprising in the second frame.
Putting the pedal to the metal, Royal York 13U Red tallied a pair of ducats in the top of the third inning to widen their plurality to 8-0.
After a leadoff single by Erin, Sienna powered a RBI triple that allowed Erin to fly home with a Cardinals run.
Erin (8) strokes a leadoff single that put the Cardinals in flight in the top half of the third inning.
Sienna (27) powers a Captain Crunch RBI triple for Royal York 13U Red in the third frame.
Koyuki (10) brings home a Cardinals run with a 4-3 groundout in the third inning.
Koyuki (10) followed with a 4-3 groundout that brought Sienna homeward with another Royal York run.
With spunk, TP 13U reliever Milo (12) wrapped two groundouts around a strikeout to halt the Cardinals subversion in the third frame.
With resolve, TP 13U reliever Milo (12) tallied two groundouts and a strikeout to curtail the Royal York 13U Red putsch in the third frame.
Refusing to go quietly into the night, TP 13U answered back with two runs in the bottom portion of the third inning to trim the margin to 8-2.
With determination, Cal (3) delivered an electrifying leadoff triple in the bottom of the third inning that brought the TP 13U faithful in the bleacher seats to their feet.
With authority. Cal (3) sparks the TP 13U attack with a Say Hey leadoff triple in the bottom of the third inning.
Hunter (15) delivers a RBI hit to bring home TP 13U’s first run of the game in the third frame.
Cal (3) hustles home to score TP 13U’s first run of the game in the third inning.
Hunter (15) followed with a resolute RBI single that brought Cal home with TP’s first run of the game.
Utilizing his Grand Theft acumen, Hunter swiped his way around the horn into optimal scoring position at third base with a pair of derring-do steals.
TP 13U baserunner Hunter (15) rattles the Cardinals defense with a deft theft of third base in the third frame.
With runners on third and second, Cole (4) hits into a groundout that brings home another TP 13U run in the third inning.
Following a walk and stolen base by Sandor (22) that put two TP 13U runners on the dancefloor, Cole (4) hit into a groundout that advanced Sandor to third and allowed Hunter to blaze home with another TP run that cut the shortfall to six.
With backbone, Royal York 13U Red reliever Savanne used a pair of groundouts and a strikeout to terminate the TP rebellion in the third frame.
On a mission, Royal York 13U Red added a run to their nest in the top of the fourth inning to stretch their upper hand to 9-2.
After a lemon pepper leadoff double by Elli, Charlie (33) powered a hot tamale one out RBI double that allowed Elli to fly home with a Cardinals run.
With the pitch in her wheelhouse, Charlie (33) delivers a succulent RBI double for Royal York 13U Red in the top of the fourth inning.
With passion, TP 13U reliever Cal (3) racked up a pair of groundouts and a strikeout to send the Cardinals packing in the fourth frame.
With intrepidity, TP 13U reliever Cal racked up two groundouts and a strikeout to stop the Royal York revolt in the fourth frame.
With ice in her veins, Royal York 13U Red reliever Savanne retired the TP 13U batting order in 1-2-3 fashion in the bottom of the fourth inning with a pair of strikeouts and a groundout that kept TP off the scoring ledger.
In a ready steady effort, Royal York 13U Red reliever Savanne (88) threw two nip and tuck innings versus TP 13U. Savanne allowed two runs while striking out three TP batters.
In the top of the fifth inning, Royal York 13U Red tacked on an insurance run that solidified their lead at 10-2.
After reaching base on a one out hit by pitch, Sierra made like Bennie and the Jets as she stole second base with unbridled confidence.
After reaching base on a hit by pitch, Royal York 13U Red baserunner Sierra (28) steals second base with salt and pepper authority in the top of the fifth inning.
Erin (8) delivers a one out hit to keep the Cardinals offense chirping in the fifth frame.
Sienna (27) brings home an insurance run for Royal York 13U Red with a 4-3 groundout in the fifth inning.
Following a single by Erin that put two Cardinals on base, Sienna hit a into 4-3 groundout that moved Erin over to third base, and brought Sierra home with a run.
With daring, TP 13U reliever Jin (19) served up two riveting strikeouts and a groundout to suspend the Royal York insurgency in the fifth frame.
In the bottom vector of the fifth inning, Toronto Playgrounds threatened following a leadoff single and a pair of stolen bases by Jacob K. (23).
Jacob K. (23) sparks the TP 13U attack with a leadoff single in the bottom of the fifth inning.
Royal York 13U reliever Charlie (33) racks up two strikeouts and a groundout to terminate a TP 13U threat in the fifth frame.
Cool as a cucumber, Royal York 13U Red reliever Charlie found her mojo and dialed up two strikeouts and a groundout to end the crisis and send TP 13U packing in the fifth frame.
With prowess, TP 13U reliever Jin unfurled two Nasty Canasta strikeouts and a groundout to vanquish a Cardinals threat in the top of the sixth inning.
With gallantry, TP 13U reliever Jin (19) pitched two strong innings against the Royal York 13U Red. In a shimmering effort, Jin surrendered only one run while ringing up four strikeouts versus the potent Cardinals. batting order
Trailing 10-2, Toronto Playgrounds donned their rally caps as they came up for their final at bats in the bottom of the sixth inning determined to change their fate in the time continuum.
Following a one out walk by Sandor, Cole drew a walk that put two ducks on the pond for TP 13U.
After Sandor took advantage of a Royal York wild pitch to advance over to third base, the umpiring crew called a balk on the Cardinals, which allowed Cole to move over to second and brought Sandor home with a TP run.
Following a balk call against the Cardinals, Sandor (22) shuffles home with TP’s third run of the game in the bottom portion of the sixth inning.
Reelin’ and rockin’, Royal York 13U Red reliever Elli (14) sealed the deal on the Cardinals victory in the bottom of the sixth frame. Elli surrendered one run while striking out two TP 13U batters.
After issuing back to back walks to Milo and Emile to load the bases, Royal York 13U Red reliever Elli found her rhythm and reeled off a pair of Cherry Coke strikeouts and a pop out to bring the curtain down on TP 13U’s last gasp rally bid and seal the deal on the Cardinals victory.