RECAP of Ledyard's U10 team in the District 3/6 Tournament:

GAME 1: LEDYARD 10, MARLBOROUGH 4

In the first round of district play, Ledyard's U10 team defeated Marlborough 10-4 and advanced to the next round, in the winner's bracket.

The team came out strong, as always, playing like the defending champions that they are!

Cade Walters (#9) pitched 3 outstanding innings, with a total of 6 strikeouts.

Riley Gagnon (#4) pitched 2 innings, with 3 strikeouts.

James Laconico (#8) finished the game with 1 inning and 1 strikeout.

Chris Medina (#21): hit 2-3, including a pick-off, as he caught a runner trying to steal third base by throwing a bullet to 3rd baseman Andrew Boudah (#6) who applied the tag.

Matt Thornton (#2): hit 1-2 with a double in the 3rd inning that set up Ledyard scoring the first 2 runs of the game.

Cade Walters (#9): hit 2-3 with 2 RBIs in the 3rd inning

Elliot Smith (#1): hit 1-2 with an RBI double in the 4th inning

Brendan Thornton (#46): hit 2-4, including a 2 RBI double in the 5th inning

James Laconico (#8): hit 2-4, including an RBI single that started off a 6-run 5th inning for Ledyard, and a single in the 6th, followed by stealing 2nd, 3rd, and home base, scoring the team's 10th run

John Gebhard (#22): hit 1-1 with and RBI single

Andrew Bourguignon (#37): hit 1-1 with an RBI double

Nick Bailey (#3): played incredible defense, including catching two long fly balls to right field in the same inning

The game was well-matched, with excellent defense on both sides.

GAME 2: LEDYARD 8, HEBRON 4

In the second game of district play, Ledyard's U10 team defeated Hebron 8-4 and advanced to the next round, in the winner's bracket.

It was an incredible game, with both teams hitting great and amazing defense all around.

Riley Gagnon (#4) starting pitcher (3 innings)

Cade Walters (#9) pitched 3 innings, with 3 strikeouts.

Although Hebron was able to get their bats on the pitches, Ledyard’s defense kept them to only scoring 4 runs.

- In the bottom of the third, Hebron scored 3 runs, but Ledyard (who was up by 4) was able to keep the tying run from scoring by a strong throw from right field to home plate, tagging out the lead runner and ending the inning.

- In the bottom of the sixth, with the score 8-3 in Ledyard’s favor, Hebron scored a run with multiple base runners and no outs.

Ledyard’s catcher, Chris Medina, combined with 3rd baseman Andrew Boudah to pick off the lead runner trying to get to home base for the 1st out.

Hebron then hit the ball to pitcher Cade Walters, who threw to Matt Thornton at first base for the 2nd out. Matt then noticed the base runner at second trying to go to third and fired a bullet to Andrew Boudah who applied a perfect tag to finish the double play, ending the game!

Andrew Boudah (#6): hit 4-4 with an RBI.

Chris Medina (#21): hit 1-1, with an RBI bunt and a great pop-up catch behind the plate.

Brendan Thornton (#46): hit 1-3 with an RBI double.

Cade Walters (#9): hit 2-3, including an in-the-park homerun

Nick Bailey (#3): hit 2-3, with an RBI double.

Elliot Smith (#1): hit 1-1

John Gebhard (#22): hit 1-1

James Laconico (#8): hit 1-4

Andrew Bourguignon (#37): hit 1-1 with an RBI single

GAME 3: Coventry 7, LEDYARD 0

In a tough game against Coventry, Ledyard suffered their first loss; with the Coventry team pitcher shutting us out. We played a good game, putting the ball in play almost every inning. Unfortunately, we hit some line drives right at the defenders who played flawless defense.

GAME 4: LEDYARD 14, MARLBOROUGH 5

After Ledyard’s Game 3 loss to Coventry, the team came out in full force against Marlborough on Friday night, winning the game 14-5. They now play Coventry in the Championship Game!

Cade Walters (#9) starting pitcher, 3 innings, with strikeouts.

Riley Gagnon (#4) relief pitcher (3 innings and 4 strikeouts); Riley also went 2-2 batting and caught a line drive for the last out of the game.

Nick Bailey (#3): hit 3-4, with 2 RBIs

Brayden Grim (#11): hit 1-3 with a double

James Laconico (#8): hit 1-1 with an RBI, drawing a walk with the bases loaded

Cade Walters (#9): hit 2-3, with 2 doubles

Andrew Boudah (#6): hit a long fly ball to center field, scoring 2 RBIs

Brendan Thornton (#46): hit 1-4 with an RBI

Matt Thornton (#46): hit 2-2

Elliot Smith (#1): hit 1-1

Andrew Bourguignon (#37): hit 1-3, with a bases clearing triple, scoring 3 RBIs

GAME 5 (District Championship) COVENTRY 6, LEDYARD 5

Although our Ledyard U10 team lost to Coventry Saturday in the District3/6 Tournament (6-5), they remain the District 6 Champions and will be going to the State Tournament in Bethel, CT (starting 7/7/2012).

Coventry will also be attending the State Tournament as the District 3 Champions.

The boys came out strong, putting the ball in play and holding steady defense. The teams were evenly matched; it was an exciting game!

Cade Walters (#9) starting pitcher (1 inning, with 2 strikeouts); Cade also went 2-3 batting, including a sacrifice fly ball to score an RBI

Riley Gagnon (#4) relief pitcher (3 innings, with 2 strikeouts); Riley also had an RBI sacrifice while at the plate

James Laconico (#8) closing pitcher (1 inning and 3 strikeouts)

Nick Bailey (#3): hit 1-4

Brayden Grim (#11): hit 2-3 and scored a run on a passed ball

Andrew Boudah (#6): 2-3 with and RBI

Brendan Thornton (#46): hit 1-3

Chris Medina (#21): hit 2-3, including a bunt single to score an RBI

We are all excited for another chance at the State Tournament!

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