Clemmons Super Regional Game 1: Big Blue 13, NC Snipers 3

If you were wondering what all that activity was on that funny diamond-shaped thing on Saturday evening in Clemmons, it was a baseball game. You can be forgiven for not being sure, considering that it's been three weeks since Big Blue took the field.

The layoff didn't seem to hamper the bats. The offense picked up right where it left off in last night's scrimmage, pounding out 16 hits to claim a 13-3 victory. The game was notable for being umpired by the unquestionable Perry. For some reason, Coach Kevin never saw fit to disagree with him and his conversation with the umpire consisted of, "You are doing a fine job, sir."

Big Blue celebrated the victory by enjoying some of the most finely fermented snacks and drinks that have ever been consumed at a baseball field, considering the Gooches and McLoughlins have been trying to bring them for the last two weeks. Coach Ken said it was a total coincidence that all the Gatorades were only half full. Sometimes a first base coach gets thirsty, you know.

Game 1 Big Blue scoring plays
First inning
Bryce started his three-hit game and the game with a leadoff double to right. With two on and one out, Chace began a three-hit day of his own with a two-RBI double to left-center.
Score after one-half inning: Big Blue 2, NC Snipers 0

Third inning
Leading off for the second time in three innings, Bryce singled. JT rocketed a double to right that scored Bryce, then moved to third on Gavin's single. Chace ripped a run-scoring single. With two outs, Big Blue put up five more runs, stopped only by the tournament's seven-run limit in each inning. Mason reached on a grounder back through the middle that caused some defensive issues and scored Gavin. Joey and Timmy recorded back-to-back RBI singles, and then Elias came through with a two-RBI double to center.
Score after two and a half innings: Big Blue 9, NC Snipers 0

Fourth inning
Bryce is not officially required to lead off every inning...it just works out that way. He led off for the third time in the game and singled yet again to immediately put pressure on the defense. JT followed with another single. With one out, Chace drove in two with a double, making it a 5-RBI game. With two down, Mason's grounder was too hot to handle and scored Chace. Joey's single rolled around in the outfield and allowed Mason to motor all the way around.
Score after three and a half innings: Big Blue 13, NC Snipers 0

Game 1 Web Gems

• Starting off the weekend by demonstrating the kind of heart and sacrifice needed to be a winning baseball team, Jennifer LaMattina showed such hustle on a foul pop on the second Snipers batter of the game that she broke a nail. Unfortunately, she did not cleanly make the catch, but it was great hustle.
• Playing on the very bouncy turf infield, Bryce speared a hard one-hopper and threw to first to record the second out of the second inning.
• The Sniper leadoff man slapped a leadoff hit to right to open the fourth that looked like it might roll down the line. But Jake hustled over, cut the ball off, and fired the ball back in to limit him to a single.

Game 1 line score	1	2	3	4	5	6	R	H
Big Blue	2	0	7	4	X	X	13	16
NC Snipers	0	0	0	3	X	X	3	4