On Friday, June 17th game against Gladwin Lightning Post 171 was a heartbreaker for Black Sox 18U, as they lost the lead late in a 4-2 defeat. The game was tied at two with Gladwin Lightning Post 171 batting in the bottom of the sixth when #9 doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs.

In the second inning, Black Sox 18U got their offense started. An error scored one run for Black Sox 18U.

After Black Sox 18U scored one run in the top of the third, Gladwin Lightning Post 171 answered with one of their own. Black Sox 18U scored when Carter Young’s sac fly scored one run for Black Sox 18U.

#16 was the winning pitcher for Gladwin Lightning Post 171. The hurler lasted seven innings, allowing three hits and two runs while striking out five.

Cole Masse took the loss for Black Sox 18U. The pitcher lasted six innings, allowing eight hits and four runs while striking out seven and walking one.

Masse, Ty Beaupre, and Connor Bruzas each collected one hit to lead Black Sox 18U.

#24 went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Gladwin Lightning Post 171 in hits.

The Soo U18 Black Sox will hit the diamond on Saturday, June 18th against the Gladwin Lightning Post 171 for a double header.