09/26/2026
After 2 weeks worth of rainouts we finally made to the field. Had to call up Kody Carmel from the 13s to help the 16s and they pull off the win!
Blackbirds 16U Secure Win Against Greene County Outlaws 16U
By GameChanger Media
Blackbirds 16U were triumphant over Greene County Outlaws 16U 5-3 on Friday at Mcquade Park.
Greene County Outlaws 16U got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Colton King singled down the left field line, and DJ Berry grounded out, each scoring one run.
Kody Carmel stole home, which helped Blackbirds 16U tie the game at two in the top of the third.
Blackbirds 16U took the lead in the top of the fifth. Parker Race grounded out, scoring two runs, to give Blackbirds 16U the advantage, 4-2.
Landon Maestro opened the game for Blackbirds 16U. The pitcher gave up three hits and three runs over five innings, striking out seven and walking five. Anthony Cangelosi stepped on the mound first for Greene County Outlaws 16U. The pitcher surrendered one hit and two runs (one earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking six. Parker Race pitched two innings of scoreless ball for Blackbirds 16U in relief. The hurler surrendered two hits, striking out two and walking two.
Matthias Jaquez went 2-for-2 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Alex Reilly led Blackbirds 16U with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up nine walks for the game. Eric Bates stole three bases. Blackbirds 16U stole six bases in the game. Blackbirds 16U turned one double play in the game.
Berry and King were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in one run for Greene County Outlaws 16U. Thomas Candreva led Greene County Outlaws 16U with two hits in three at bats. Greene County Outlaws 16U had patience at the plate, tallying seven walks for the game. TJ Sharon and Austin Bashford led the team with two bases on balls each. Greene County Outlaws 16U turned one double play in the game.