Bellville Tygers 18U Survive Athlone As

By GameChanger Media

Despite seeing their 4-run lead whittled down by the end, Bellville Tygers 18U still held off for a 6-5 victory on Saturday. Athlone As closed the gap by scoring on a fielder’s choice, a , and a .

Bellville Tygers 18U got on the board in the top of the first inning after Rian Kuyk singled down the right field line, and Jaryd Rhode doubled to left field, each scoring one run.

Zack Young grounded out, which helped Athlone As tie the game at two in the bottom of the third.

Bellville Tygers 18U made the score 6-2 in the top of the fourth after Cody Forbs hit a sacrifice fly, scoring two runs, Aiden McKenzie hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, and Kuyk singled, scoring one run.

Kuyk earned the win for Bellville Tygers 18U. The hurler allowed zero hits and one run (zero earned) over one and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking one. Basriq Hermans took the loss for Athlone As. The pitcher went one inning, surrendering four runs (three earned) on three hits, striking out none and walking two. McKenzie led things off on the hill for Bellville Tygers 18U. The starting pitcher allowed four hits and four runs (two earned) over three and one-third innings, striking out four and walking two. Luke Barns stepped on the mound first for Athlone As. The starting pitcher gave up four hits and two runs (one earned) over three innings, striking out four and walking none.

McKenzie, Kuyk, Rhode, and Cody Forbs each drove in one run for Bellville Tygers 18U. Kuyk led Bellville Tygers 18U with two hits in three at bats. McKenzie and Tyler Govender each stole multiple bases for Bellville Tygers 18U.

Zack Young provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Athlone As with two runs batted in. The third baseman went 1-for-2 on the day. Bardien Ansaar, Zack Young, Luke Barns, and Basriq Hermans each collected one hit for Athlone As. Bardien Ansaar stole two bases.