Recap
Benicia, CA — Second-Inning Burst Enough To Lead Benicia Past Vanden Frosh Vikings
Benicia defeated Vanden Frosh Vikings 11-1 on Saturday thanks in part to six runs in the second inning.
Benicia opened the scoring in the bottom of the first thanks to two singles. Benicia first got on the board when Justin LaBar singled, scoring one run.
Benicia scored six runs on four hits in the bottom of the second inning. An error scored two runs, Justin LaBar doubled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, and Ryan Foley singled, scoring two runs.
Jackson Verdier pitched three and two-thirds innings in relief for Vanden Frosh Vikings. The hurler surrendered nine hits and two runs while, striking out four and walking three. Richie Mitchell began the game for Vanden Frosh Vikings. The starter surrendered three hits and three runs over one-third of an inning, striking out none and walking two. Hudson Snider started on the mound for Benicia. The hurler surrendered one hit and one run over three innings, striking out one and walking none.
Aaron Vargas led the team with one run batted in. Giselle Diaz, D Dickens, and Richie Mitchell each collected one hit for Vanden Frosh Vikings.
Benicia collected 14 hits in the game. Justin LaBar led Benicia with four hits in four at bats. Ryan Foley, Justin LaBar, and Sawyer Wittry each drove in two runs for Benicia. Kayden (KJ) Tavares and Brayden DuBois each collected multiple hits for Benicia. Ben Hoglund paced Benicia with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting six walks for the game. Benicia didn't commit a single error in the field. Kayden (KJ) Tavares had the most chances in the field with six.

