Long Beach, CA — Athletics Mercado 2025 took the lead late and defeated CA Grapettes Kappmeyer 10U 7-6 on Saturday. Athletics Mercado 2025 was down 5-4 in the bottom of the third inning when an error scored two runs for Athletics Mercado 2025. Both offenses were strong at the plate as Athletics Mercado 2025 collected seven hits and CA Grapettes Kappmeyer 10U five in the high-scoring affair CA Grapettes Kappmeyer 10U got things started in the first inning when Kahaunani S singled on a 3-2 count, scoring two runs. Athletics Mercado 2025 evened things up at two in the bottom of the first inning. An error scored one run for Athletics Mercado 2025. CA Grapettes Kappmeyer 10U scored three runs in the second inning. Sophia M and Kahaunani each drove in runs during the inning. Vanessa H pitched Athletics Mercado 2025 to victory. She allowed five hits and four runs over four innings, striking out six. Alexis D took the loss for CA Grapettes Kappmeyer 10U. She lasted three innings, allowing seven hits and seven runs while striking out one and walking one. Angelyna (Bam) started the game for Athletics Mercado 2025. She allowed two runs on zero hits Athletics Mercado 2025 collected seven hits. Jordan R and Attiana T each had multiple hits for Athletics Mercado 2025. Attiana and Jordan all had two hits to lead Athletics Mercado 2025. CA Grapettes Kappmeyer 10U scattered five hits in the game. Sophia and Aubree G all had multiple hits for CA Grapettes Kappmeyer 10U. CA Grapettes Kappmeyer 10U stole nine bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Ava M led the way with three.