ACLL Rallies to Defeat CGLL in 15–11 Softball Thriller
In a high-scoring, back-and-forth thriller, the ACLL 10U All Stars outlasted the CGLL Minor Softball All-Stars, winning 15–11 in a six-inning showdown marked by clutch hitting, aggressive baserunning, and resilient defense.
Early Momentum – ACLL Strikes First
Top 1st: ACLL jumped out to a 3–0 lead thanks to a CGLL error, RBI singles by R.N. and C.B., and smart baserunning.
CGLL Fires Back
Bottom 1st: CGLL answered quickly. After Marlie Marquardsen was hit by a pitch, Carter Creel delivered a triple to drive her in. Later, Lenix Loredo hit a bases-clearing triple to tie the game 3–3.
Bottom 2nd: CGLL surged ahead with a 5-run inning, capitalizing on wild pitches and RBI singles from Marlie Marquardsen and Carter Creel, taking an 8–3 lead.
ACLL Rallies
Top 3rd: ACLL cut into the lead with a 4-run frame, powered by C.B.’s double and M.C.’s RBI single, narrowing the gap to 8–7.
Top 4th: G.C. drew a walk and later scored on R.N.’s groundout to even the game at 8–8.
ACLL Pulls Away
Top 5th: ACLL broke the tie with a decisive 5-run rally, fueled by clutch hits from A.B. and C.B., and multiple CGLL defensive miscues. Score: 13–8.
Top 6th: ACLL added insurance with two more runs through walks, passed balls, and disciplined plate appearances, stretching the lead to 15–8.
CGLL's Last Push Falls Short
Bottom 6th: CGLL mounted a late rally. Mackenzie Woods doubled and scored on Kayla Huerta's infield single, which also brought in Lenix Loredo and Carter Creel, trimming the deficit to 15–11. But ACLL closed it out with solid defense to secure the win.