5A State Tournament Quick Hits: Independence at Glen Allen
June 8, 2022
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The highly anticipated matchup between the defending 3A State Champion Independence Tigers and the Glen Allen Jaguars did not disappoint. The Jaguars jumped out to an early 1-0 lead after an Eli Brooks (Randolph-Macon) single and a walk to his brother Ethan Brooks (VCU) would put multiple runners on. Cameron Slough moved Eli Brooks to third and a few pitches later Ethan Brooks would get picked at first, but Eli would score on the rundown. In the top of the fourth Eli Wiggins would hit an infield single to the right side to tie it up for Indy. In the next inning David Mendez would put on a display, showcasing his offensive ability, as well as his speed and instincts on the bases. After singling, Mendez would steal second, then third, and eventually score on a wild pitch giving the Tigers the lead. Later that inning Michael Koerner would hit a RBI single to centerfield to give Indy the 3-1 lead. It was not until the bottom of the seventh that Glen Allen would finally get the offense going. CJ Johnson worked a full count walk before passing the baton to Jaden Kinsler. The Glen Allen starter and JMU commit would double to deep right field putting runners at second and third with nobody out. One pitch later Johnson would score on a wild pitch and then the magic kept coming. Andrew Harris doubled down the left field line to score Kinsler and tie it up. Indy would switch pitchers and one pitch into the relief outing a sacrifice bunt would get thrown into right field scoring Harris and walking it off for Glen Allen.
. @GAHS_BSB starter & @JMUBaseball recruit Jaden Kinsler gets a K to strand an Indy runner. Escapes the first unscathed.
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 7, 2022
FB 86-89 T90
CB 70-73@PBRVirginiaDC @VHSL_ #PBRIsThere #VHSL5A pic.twitter.com/kro4QHcGpS
. @GAHS_BSB strikes first. W/ runners on 1st & 2nd ‘23 Cameron Slough hits a fly ball to CF to move up Eli Brooks to third.
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 7, 2022
Brooks would score 1 batter later on pick to 1st that brother Ethan Brooks induced.
1-0 Jaguars after 1. @VHSL_ @PBRVirginiaDC #VHSL5A #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/ziER7eWcg8
‘23 Chad Yates works a quick clean B2.
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 7, 2022
Gets 2 K’s in the second. FB has been 83-86 T87 and has spun it for strikes at 72-75. @WMTribeBaseball commit. @VHSL_ @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRIsThere #VHSL5A pic.twitter.com/woPWZuMJZg
‘22 @TusculumBSB commit Jack Gagen stays on this CH for a single through the right side. @indytigers now have bases loaded and 2 outs in the T4. @PBRVirginiaDC @VHSL_ #PBRIsThere #VHSL5A pic.twitter.com/mWmFmQLooB
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 7, 2022
‘23 Eli Wiggins ties us up in the 4th. His infield single scores the first @indytigers run.
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 7, 2022
Indy has outhit the Jaguars thus far, but have left some guys on base. @PBRVirginiaDC @VHSL_ #PBRIsThere #VHSL5A pic.twitter.com/w33mvgNhiM
Kinsler escapes any more damage with this K. Leaves Tigers at the corners.
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 7, 2022
CB has played well and has been able to get it under RHH hands. @PBRVirginiaDC#PBRIsThere #VHSL5A https://t.co/ntVzOLxpdA pic.twitter.com/ngJzcjXvzc
. @indytigers takes the lead after #FlyBoys commit David Mendez turns this inning into his own.
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 7, 2022
Singles to RF, swipes 2nd, then walks into a steal at 3rd, and then takes home on this WP. Dynamic player.
2-1 Indy still T5. @PBRVirginiaDC @VHSL_ #PBRIsThere #VHSL5A pic.twitter.com/SdGltEB40k
. @indytigers strike again on a Michael Koerner RBI single into CF. That is all for the Tigers but they now lead by 2 late.
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 7, 2022
Yates has been strong after giving up a single and walk in the first.
3-1 Tigers headed to the B5. @PBRVirginiaDC @VHSL_ #PBRIsThere #VHSL5A pic.twitter.com/FRtR0GuKvl
Yates and the @indytigers get a routine 4-6-3 DP to erase the Glen Allen runner.
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 8, 2022
Another quick inning from the Indy starter and we head to the T7 w/ Tigers leading 3-1. @PBRVirginiaDC @VHSL_ #PBRIsThere #VHSL5A pic.twitter.com/ECyemDWL2l
‘24 Chad Martin has been effective in his short work of relief for @GAHS_BSB
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 8, 2022
Funky slot & deception. ASR & swing back to the GS. FB has been 83-85 through 2 innings of work. SL/CT has short loose shape at 72-74 and CH has been 73-74@PBRVirginiaDC @VHSL_ #PBRIsThere #VHSL5A pic.twitter.com/q6OYeiGQU5
Some late game ? in Henrico. Jaden Kinsler w/ a double to deep RF. @GAHS_BSB has 2 RISP w/ nobody out in the B7.
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 8, 2022
The Jaguars trail 3-1. @PBRVirginiaDC @VHSL_ #PBRIsThere #VHSL5A pic.twitter.com/FhBTuhjIEp
‘23 Andrew Harris has been locked in at 3rd tonight and comes up huge here in B7.
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 8, 2022
HUGE double down the LF line to score Kinsler (Johnson scored on WP) to tie it up. Nobody out and runner on 2nd. @GAHS_BSB threatening a walk@PBRVirginiaDC @VHSL_ #PBRIsThere #VHSL5A pic.twitter.com/8ptTWK6IPb
. @GAHS_BSB walks it off. The Jaguars sacrifice Harris over, but Indy throws it away and Jaguars advance.
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 8, 2022
4-3 the final as Glen Allen scores 3 in the B7. @PBRVirginiaDC @PBRVADC_Nolan @VHSL_ #PBRIsThere #VHSL5A pic.twitter.com/96SOaQsnBg