Cicero’s Juniors team fell to Syracuse Grier in their second game of the season, dropping them to 0-2.
The game remained scoreless until the 3rd inning, when both teams notched their first runs.
With the score tied at 1 in the top of the 4th inning, Syracuse took advantage of some walks and errors to bring in 3 runs. Cicero struck back with a run of their own, ending the 4th inning down 4-2.
As the sun started to set, Syracuse brought in another 2 runs in the 5th inning. Cicero was held scoreless in the inning and the game was ended due to time/darkness.
Hits on the day for Cicero came from Jacob Calabria, Nicholas Capece, Ethan Matthews and Sean Bombard. Runs were scored by Calabria and Matthews.
Plays on the day:
Pick off at first base to Matthews (1B) from Lucas Thelen (P).
Long throw from Ethan Matthews (1B) to Nicholas Capece (3B) for the tag out.
Diving catch by Michael Mooney in left field for the out.
Deep ball to left field for a triple by a hard-running Jacob Calabria, who ended up stealing home on a passed ball.
Two double plays by Calabria (ss) to Mearon (2B) to Matthews (1B).
Team Quote for this Game: “Winning is not everything, but wanting to win is.”
Game MVP: Lucas Thelen for pitching a solid game.