Week 1 Game Recap: #2 Hamilton vs #6 Corona Del Sol
March 1, 2024
#2 Hamilton 5 vs. #6 Corona Del Sol 8
In a thrilling matchup between #2 Hamilton and #6 Corona Del Sol, the Aztecs emerged victorious with a final score of 8-5 in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Hamilton made an early statement as Colorado transfer Boston Kellner launched a solo home run over the left-field wall in the first inning, setting the tone for his standout performance. Kellner wasn't done, adding a second home run later in the game.
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25’ MIF Boston Kellner
(Hamilton)@LouisvilleBSB commit starts this one off with a bang ? sending this one deep over the left field wall. @bkellner_9 ll @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/bi3iCmodky
Corona Del Sol's top performers included the uncommitted middle infielder Jaiden Lo Re, who went 3-3 on the night, showcasing his offensive prowess with a deep double off the left-field wall. Jaiden Lo Re also played lockdown defense at shortstop, making numerous crucial plays throughout the game, contributing to the Aztecs' success.
25’ MIF Jaiden Lo Re
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(Corona Del Sol)@PBR_Uncommitted with a shot through the 5-6 hole. Lots to like from the middle infielder showing QT on both sides of the ball. @JaidenRe ll @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/F3jyZ7CXT8
Left-handed hitting catcher Cooper Clouser added significantly with three well-placed singles, displaying his ability to use the entire field. Clouser was a standout in this past springs Pre Season All-State games proving to be the top uncommitted bat in the class and arguably the state.
25’ C Cooper Clouser
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(Corona Del Sol)@PBR_Uncommitted with a lazer into shallow CF for a single. Corona went on to score in the inning. Hamilton leads 2-1 after 1.@CooperClouser ll @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/9fhjjyWVC8
A pivotal moment in the game came from sophomore Parker Williams, who came in as a pinch hitter and delivered a clutch triple into the left-center field gap, bringing in two runs and extending the Aztecs' lead to 3.
26’ OF Parker Williams
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(Corona Del Sol)@PBR_Uncommitted coming through with a HUGE pitch hit triple ? to the LCF gap that scores 2. CDS leads 8-5 going into the top of 7.@parker_willi582 ll @SheaSbranti pic.twitter.com/slADEKzq48
This hard-fought battle between two elite teams in the valley demonstrated the competitiveness for the top spot in the Arizona high school baseball landscape, it would be likely to see these two top programs see each other again down the road.
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Arizona Rising Stars ID | AZ | 04/13 | Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ |
| Arizona Rising Stars ID - Session 2 | AZ | 04/27 | Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ |