The Bulldogs started Game 2 of the Katy Tournament the same as Game 1, jumping out to an early 3-0 lead after two innings. The Spartans got on the board, though, with 2 runs in the top of the third against Bulldogs starter Benn Fairbanks, and then took the lead with 3 runs in the fourth off of reliever Lance Judy. The Bulldogs battled back in the home half of the fourth, scoring 2 runs to tie the game at 5. The Spartans got a single and a walk off of Judy to start the fifth, so the call went to the Bulldogs third pitcher of the night, Kevin Gelfand. After a sacrifice bunt for the first out, the Spartan had things go their way, scoring 6 runs as five straight batters reached base, the biggest blow being a grand slam by Stratford catcher Carson Brown. The ‘Dogs couldn’t get anything going the rest of the way, making the final score Startford 11, Austin 5.

Offensive highlights:

· Just 5 hits on the night for the Bulldogs, with 2 by CF Daniel Rockett (including a double), with singles by SS Scott Viktorin, 2B Barrett Barnes, and DH Aaron Marcynuk

· Two RBIs on the night, on each by Rockett and Viktorin.

Pitching highlights:

· Benn Fairbanks went 3 innings, 3 K’s, 3 BB’s, 2 runs, 1 earned run.

· Lance Judy went 1 inning, 3 K’s, 3 BB’s, 5 earned runs, and took the loss.

· Kevin Gelfand went 2 innings, 2 BB’s, 4 runs, 3 earned runs.

Score by inning:

Submitted by; Tom Miller