Cooperstown, NY — By GameChanger Media CT Crushers 12U Cooperstown got out to a 6-run lead in the sixth inning and held on for a 9-7 victory over Hawks Baseball on Saturday. Hawks Baseball closed the gap by scoring on a solo home run, a solo home run, a solo home run, and a solo home run. CT Crushers 12U Cooperstown were the first to get on the board in the first when Mason M homered to center field, scoring two runs. Hawks Baseball took the lead, 3-2, in the bottom of the first thanks to home runs by Abram, and Balnis. CT Crushers 12U Cooperstown jumped into the lead in the top of the second when Charlie R grounded out, scoring one run, and an error scored two runs. A dropped third strike by Hawks Baseball extended the CT Crushers 12U Cooperstown lead to 6-3 in the top of the third inning. Stephen Y stepped on the hill first for CT Crushers 12U Cooperstown. The starting pitcher allowed two hits and three runs over three innings, striking out three and walking three. Balnis stepped on the mound first for Hawks Baseball. The starting pitcher gave up two hits and five runs (two earned) over two innings, striking out three and walking three. Connor D appeared in relief for CT Crushers 12U Cooperstown. Mason M drove the middle of the lineup, leading CT Crushers 12U Cooperstown with two runs batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Henry S went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead CT Crushers 12U Cooperstown in hits. Stephen Y led CT Crushers 12U Cooperstown with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game. Henry S stole two bases. CT Crushers 12U Cooperstown were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Colin A made the most plays with six. Hawks Baseball amassed 10 hits in the game. Brenner and Abram were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Hawks Baseball. Abram drove the middle of the lineup, leading Hawks Baseball with two runs batted in. The third baseman went 2-for-2 on the day. Abram stole two bases. Copyright © 2024 GameChanger Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.