World Fastpitch Championship - 16U (2023) Fri, Jul 21, 2023 3:22 PM to 3:55 PM
Transcript
00:00 Now two and one.
00:01 A three-one pitch.
00:27 Line drive past the second baseman and into right field.
00:33 Great effort out there by McGinnis.
00:35 Can't get to it, though, and it's a lead-off base
00:37 knock for Moho Lewis.
00:39 Pinwheels one in just barely past the second baseman.
00:51 That is great placement by Bailey
00:53 and gets the offense going early in the second game
00:55 they play today.
00:57 Bunn is laid down, perfectly squeezed up the first baseline
01:01 and miscommunication.
01:03 And she's safe at first.
01:04 Bailey all the way to third.
01:06 A lightning quick start for Moho Lewis
01:13 in this second game of the day.
01:14 You can't execute a squeeze much better than this.
01:19 Rolling up the first baseline, Lanwy
01:22 a little bit confused with her first baseman, Bryant.
01:25 Bugaard, excuse me.
01:29 That moves down to third in the order for Moho Lewis,
01:39 so Kathy has an infield single.
01:41 Down the rest of the order, Avery Stockwell
01:47 is batting third as the DP.
01:50 Kenley Atman is the first baseman batting fourth.
01:54 Kenzie Erringdale is playing short and batting fifth.
01:58 Milan Torres is the center fielder batting sixth.
02:00 Ruby Collins is in left as this is through the left side,
02:04 and that'll bring it a run for Moho Lewis.
02:07 Bailey into score, and they've got a 1-0 lead
02:10 in the opening frame.
02:12 That is three straight hits to start for Moho Lewis.
02:16 This one drives in a run.
02:18 It's kind of a looping ball through the left side
02:21 on a couple of bounds, gets into the outfield,
02:23 and that's easy for Bailey to come in and score.
02:26 So put an RBI on the ledger for Stockwell.
02:28 Kathy moves into second, and it brings in Kenley Atman.
02:36 Half swing roller, it's short, and got tangled up
02:39 with the runner.
02:40 The throw to first is in time, but runner's interference
02:44 will be called.
02:44 Kathy is retired.
02:46 That is the first out of the inning.
02:47 So ultimately, that comes up as an out.
02:54 It is just runners at first and second.
02:56 Brings in Armingdale.
03:04 First pitch, she swings out to third, tags the bat,
03:10 and they'll throw to first in time.
03:11 So again, they get the lead runner for the second out.
03:13 [CROWD SHOUTING]
03:17 Brings in Torres.
03:24 First pitch to Torres, clips the outer edge.
03:39 You've seen the approach for Moho Lewis in the second game.
03:42 Aggressive early and often.
03:44 They have not been shy about using their bats early.
03:50 Ground ball out to short again.
03:59 Bit of a bobble to throw to third.
04:00 Gets away.
04:02 An opportunity at home plate.
04:04 Snuffed out for the last out of the inning.
04:07 Great defensive recovery by the Aces.
04:11 Nearly a miscue would have turned into the second run.
04:13 Instead, a quick recovery to retire the side.
04:18 You see in the bobble to throw to third.
04:19 Gets away.
04:20 But the ricochet off the wall gives an opportunity
04:23 at home plate for the Aces to get out of it.
04:26 Tag applied by Brown.
04:28 And that sends us to the home first.
04:30 Moho Lewis 1, and the Aces to the plate when we return.
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05:38 Back in Kansas City, the Losers Bracket final.
05:42 Winner of this one, and the championship
05:43 against Nebraska Gold, who won earlier today
05:46 over this Moho group.
05:47 In the circle, Camden Bassett, who's
05:49 in the flex spot of the order.
05:52 She will spin it for Moho Lewis.
05:56 On the flip side, we'll take it down the order for the Aces
05:59 black.
06:01 Maddie Johnson leads off the shortstop.
06:04 Pemmington is the center fielder, bounding second.
06:07 Carmack is the third baseman, batting third.
06:10 Callie Bugart is the first baseman doing the cleanup
06:13 duties.
06:13 Maddie Foger is playing right and batting fifth.
06:18 Aspen Osbornes in left batting sixth.
06:20 Tori Brazel is the DP, batting seventh.
06:25 Gracie Brown does the catching.
06:26 She'll bat eighth.
06:27 Avery McGinnis plays second, bats ninth.
06:29 And in the 10th spot, it is Kate Lanwe,
06:33 a pitcher for the Aces.
06:34 [INAUDIBLE]
06:40 1-1 offering.
06:42 Nice tag foul straight back.
06:44 [INAUDIBLE]
07:01 High fly ball into center field.
07:03 Torres might have a plan.
07:06 I'd rather it falls at second to Bailey.
07:07 It's the first out of the inning.
07:11 So Johnson, a quick retirement.
07:12 You were just a certified focus puller right there.
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07:32 And this is Pillington up.
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07:44 Center fielder for the Aces.
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07:52 1-0 up on a rise, 2-0.
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07:58 So after a moho, Lewis comes out on fire in that first inning.
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08:06 Aces trying to respond.
08:09 Line drive into left.
08:11 On a dive, she got it.
08:13 Collins comes crashing in for the squeeze.
08:19 What a defensive play in the outfield for the moho.
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08:31 And you just can't do it much better than that.
08:33 Diving out, putting your body on the line to make that play.
08:39 That was a big second out of this inning.
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08:46 That is a web gem for the best of them.
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08:52 Ella Carmack is up.
08:53 [INAUDIBLE]
08:59 Carmack swings it back.
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09:05 Took two down for Camden Bassett to start her day.
09:08 Man, those kind of plays at the outfield,
09:10 we mentioned this in the first game,
09:12 they just fire you up if you're a defense.
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09:19 Bouncing ball out at third.
09:21 Kathy over to Atman.
09:23 And Atman will retire the side.
09:25 It's a 1-2-3 inning for Camden Bassett.
09:27 And her team has a 1-0 lead as we slide to the second
09:30 here in Kansas City.
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10:35 Moho Lewis, a run on three hits in that first frame.
10:43 We go to the top of the second.
10:45 Moho Lewis in control of the Aces here at the Losers Bracket
10:48 Final.
10:51 First offering, 7, 8, and 9 of the order in this frame
10:54 for the Moho.
10:55 Ruby Collins leads off, who made that outstanding catch
10:58 in left field just a minute ago.
11:00 Kylie Norvell and Kaitlin Russell
11:02 also scheduled to appear.
11:05 It's been a pretty nice day in Kansas City.
11:07 The summer sun is beating down.
11:09 There's some fans who have camped out behind home play
11:11 with the umbrellas.
11:12 And that's as wise a move as any of them.
11:16 Staying out of the sun as best you can.
11:17 [CROWD CHATTER]
11:21 Landry's pitch is tagged for a foul to move 1 and 2.
11:34 Take around the defense for the Aces.
11:42 Had to clench an umbrella out.
11:44 Well, maybe in white as well.
11:46 What a softball program Clemson has
11:49 put together in recent years.
11:52 On the precipice again of the World Series,
11:54 only their third year as a program.
11:56 That's in the dirt ball, too.
11:57 The catching, that is Gracie Brown for Landry.
12:04 Third to first, it is Carmack at third.
12:12 Johnson is short.
12:14 Fly ball into left sends it back to the track.
12:17 And one hops up against the wall.
12:20 Collins all the way to second with a stand up double.
12:24 Another lead off base hit from Moho Lewis.
12:33 And this one was cranked.
12:35 Deep into left, had eyes for maybe a ground rule double.
12:39 Instead, she goes into second standing up
12:41 with a big base hit to get him going in his second frame.
12:44 McGinnis is the second baseman, by the way.
12:49 Bugart is at first.
12:50 Outfield left to right is Osborne.
12:53 Pillington in right field is Foger.
12:56 [CHATTER]
13:10 Hunt laid down into a tough spot.
13:13 The throw.
13:16 They got her.
13:17 What a throw to get the out.
13:20 It did move the runner, but my goodness,
13:23 that was an outstanding defensive play.
13:27 I mean, this is a tough spot of the infield to make.
13:29 And the third baseman, Carmack, comes in off balance,
13:33 a pinpoint throw for the out.
13:37 It's a lot of infields.
13:38 That's a base hit on the bun attempt.
13:41 Instead, a big first down in the second inning.
13:44 That has been a theme today across all these fast pitch
13:51 championships, has been the defense.
13:56 We saw that flash there.
13:59 Still a runner at third, though.
14:00 It was productive for Moho Lewis.
14:04 Kaitlin Russell steps up.
14:08 1-0 pitch is flared up into foul ground.
14:10 Can't get there.
14:12 Moogart making the run on it.
14:13 Kaitlin Russell, all she has to do
14:27 is put something into the outfield.
14:30 You do that, that'll bring a run in.
14:32 [CROWD CHEERING]
14:35 1-1 is tagged high into left.
14:42 Catch is made.
14:43 The throw back home is high, and the run is in.
14:48 Moho Lewis doubles their lead 2-0 here in the second.
14:51 A sack fly RBI for Kaitlin Russell.
14:57 We alluded to this, finds a pitch on the inner half
14:59 and just loops that up into left.
15:01 That's a tough throw for any outfielder.
15:03 Way high as it comes home, and Ruby Collins, the lead off
15:07 double, blocks them into a run.
15:09 Her team fighting to keep their season alive.
15:11 Turns the order over with two gone.
15:19 Bunt lane into a tough spot again.
15:21 This time, Carmack can't get to it.
15:23 Another runner aboard as Bailey lays down the bunt.
15:29 Her second hit in as many innings.
15:32 Cathy on the first pitch, a screaming roller up first.
15:52 And that'll be rolled a foul.
15:57 Audrey Cathy, the third baseman, in the two spot again.
16:02 Coming off an 0 for 4 game in the winner's bracket final.
16:06 Cathy already a bunt single in this game.
16:15 Upstairs, runner takes off.
16:20 The throw is not into the glove of Johnson.
16:23 And Bailey steals the bag.
16:25 She's in scoring position.
16:26 [CHEERING]
16:27 Her stolen base of the day for Haley Bailey.
16:33 It's a good jump and great form, laying out for it.
16:40 Curves inside on a screw.
16:46 [CHEERING]
16:48 2-1 on the way.
17:03 In the basement for ball three.
17:09 You have options here if you're Cathy.
17:12 Two outs in the inning.
17:13 A sac fly RBI has made it 2-0 for Moho Lewis.
17:18 Aces black trying to contain the damage.
17:20 Lanwee spins a 3-1.
17:27 In the dirt for ball four.
17:28 It scoots away.
17:29 And that permits a runner to the doorstep.
17:33 So the wild pitch moves the runner.
17:35 Cathy has walked second time she has reached.
17:41 And brings in Avery Stockwell, the DP.
17:43 There's pitches outside in the dirt.
18:07 Enough to block it.
18:07 Good job by Grace Brown.
18:10 Gracie Brown, I should say.
18:11 Moho Lewis, after taking a tough loss in eight innings
18:20 earlier today.
18:22 Eyes to get a shot at a rematch.
18:26 Rise ball up top.
18:27 [CHEERING]
18:28 2-0.
18:48 Wanders away for a ball.
18:55 [CHATTER]
18:57 Love the attitude that this team has responded with so far.
19:04 Coming out aggressive.
19:07 Trying to keep it rolling.
19:08 A 3-0.
19:10 Is pounded high into left field.
19:13 Back at the track and hops up against the wall.
19:17 One run is in.
19:18 Cathy around third.
19:19 Make it two.
19:24 Her second hit and now three RBI for Avery Stockwell.
19:28 I mean, she tags this well into left field.
19:37 Found one hanging.
19:39 And in a smaller park, that's gone.
19:43 That's no problem to get in two.
19:46 Hit the dab on him.
19:49 4-0 lead for Moho Lewis.
19:53 Pitching change on the field.
19:55 While the new Aces pitcher warms up, we will step aside.
19:57 Moho Lewis, a 4-0 lead in a losers bracket final.
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20:54 Into the flex spot here.
20:56 There's a straight chance as Lenowee will exit the game.
21:02 For a tough start.
21:07 Three RBI now for Stockwell.
21:09 Atman is up with a runner in scoring position
21:14 after the two run double.
21:15 Stockwell drives in Bailey and Cathy.
21:22 Dale on deck.
21:26 Atman reached on a fielder's choice her last trip.
21:28 Lenowee still responsible for the runner at second.
21:51 As it now exits the game.
21:53 And allowed four runs on four hits.
21:57 High fly ball.
22:03 And this will stay in the infield for McGinnis.
22:06 Will retire the side.
22:07 So comes in and gets the final out of the inning.
22:09 But the damage is done.
22:10 Three more for the Moho.
22:12 And they've got a four run lead over the Aces
22:15 as we head to the home second.
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23:28 - Highs and low 80s today in Kansas City.
23:31 Beautiful weather for this Losers' Bracket Final
23:33 between Mohawk Lewis and Aces Black.
23:37 And the Aces with some work to do down four-nothing early.
23:40 It has been an onslaught of offense early
23:43 for a team that went eight innings without a run
23:45 in the game prior today.
23:47 It's already forced a pitching change from the Aces,
23:50 was a one-two-three inning on the other side
23:53 for Camden Bassett.
23:54 (crowd cheering)
23:57 Tag foul, one and one.
24:00 Callie Bougart will lead it off here in the first baseman.
24:06 Fogart and Osborne also do.
24:10 (crowd cheering)
24:14 (crowd cheering)
24:17 Down is two and one.
24:34 To the backstop, two-strike pitch upcoming.
24:38 You could not have scripted a better start
24:42 for Moho Lewis in this second game of the day.
24:45 After a tough loss earlier, coming out with this kind
24:49 of fire is exactly what you want to see if you're a coach.
24:53 The response, so telling of what your team has made of.
24:57 Opposite way, screaming line drive into right field.
25:01 That was a lead-off single much needed for the Aces.
25:05 Callie Bougart comes through.
25:11 You can see that just on the outer corner,
25:15 enough Camden Bassett leaves her to get that line drive.
25:19 Patient finds that pitch to hit.
25:21 Actually collides a little bit with the first baseman
25:25 and interference was called, but not an issue.
25:27 This was still well safe regardless.
25:32 So, Maddie Fogart into the game.
25:41 First pitch ambush, a roller to second.
25:43 A tough play for three for the first out.
25:46 But Bougart into scoring position.
25:47 If you talk to the top coaches in college softball,
25:54 they will talk about productive outs
25:57 and ability to move runners.
25:59 That's exactly what you see here is,
26:01 yeah, you get the routine out there,
26:03 but you can now put a runner in scoring position.
26:10 Think of some of the best head coaches in the game.
26:12 They'll often tell you the same story.
26:18 Fly ball into right.
26:20 There's one out.
26:20 They'll throw to third to keep the runner at second.
26:23 It's been a good response defensively by Moho Lewis.
26:26 Bougart, after a lead-off single,
26:37 still in scoring position at second.
26:40 This will yield an opportunity for Torrey Brazil.
26:44 The DP for this group.
26:56 [CROWD SHOUTING]
26:59 Spensini's strike to even the count.
27:10 Slashes through it for strike two.
27:26 [CROWD SHOUTING]
27:29 Here's the one-two.
27:41 Just enough on the outer edge to stay alive.
27:43 [CROWD SHOUTING]
27:46 Brazil looking for some two-out magic.
28:08 That's outside, two and two.
28:10 [CROWD SHOUTING]
28:14 Bouncing ball back to the circle.
28:29 And the pitcher gets the job done,
28:31 a little PFP for Camden Bassett.
28:34 And the Aces pick up a lead-off single,
28:36 but they are still without a run.
28:39 As we slide to the next one here in Kansas City, end of two,
28:42 still 4-0, Moho.
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29:17 One thing that I always look for is the grip
29:19 and how good it is.
29:20 Another thing, too, is how big the sweet spot is.
29:23 Just knowing, like, even if I do get jammed,
29:25 if I have a big enough sweet spot,
29:27 I could still possibly get away with something.
29:29 The mantra sweet spot will give people that extra oomph
29:33 that they need in the ball.
29:36 Nothing sounds better than a mantra
29:38 when you make solid contact with it.
29:40 You just hear the--
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29:46 Welcome back to Kansas City.
29:50 World Fast Pitch Championships losers bracket final.
29:53 Here's the Moho, 4-0 lead over the Aces.
29:56 It has been an offensive onslaught
29:58 to start four runs on six hits with an error.
30:02 They're back to the plate here in the third
30:04 as the new pitcher, number 9, continues to pitch.
30:09 Erringdale leads off.
30:10 Torres and Collins also scheduled.
30:13 Erringdale with a fielder's choice in the first.
30:18 Hard hit ground ball back up the middle will be close,
30:21 but it's in time, 6-3 for the first out here in the third.
30:24 That's a big first out.
30:28 You look back at the last two innings,
30:30 a single in the first turn into a run,
30:32 a double in the second lead off turn into a run.
30:34 But here, good play out at short.
30:36 Johnson, a good throw.
30:38 And on target, the routine.
30:41 Sometimes it's more difficult than it seems to execute
30:44 those bang-bang plays.
30:47 Fly ball into right.
30:49 This is out to the gap, and it's down.
30:51 Base hit up against the wall.
30:54 Torres accelerating for third.
30:58 It's a one out triple for Torres.
31:00 She got all of this one, pulls one into the gap
31:11 and right center.
31:12 Foger had the best shot at it, but a bit
31:14 of a tumble against the ball.
31:16 And that turns into a three bagger for Torres.
31:19 Milan Torres comes up and gives a one out opportunity
31:32 for Ruby Collins, who had a double that we mentioned
31:36 got the party started in the second.
31:37 [CHEERING]
31:40 The 0-1 to Collins.
32:02 On the ground to short.
32:03 It will go the routine way for the out,
32:05 and that'll bring it a run.
32:06 Torres crosses.
32:07 Ruby ground out for Ruby Collins.
32:11 It's 5-0, Moho.
32:12 I think you're just taking outs wherever you can get them
32:21 if you're the aces right now.
32:23 No need to force anything if the play's not there.
32:27 That's a good job executing by Collins.
32:29 One hopper up at first, and Bogart
32:31 will get it done herself.
32:32 Three on the assist.
32:33 Two retire the side.
32:34 A one out triple by Torres.
32:36 Blooms into another run.
32:38 And the Moho have a great cushion at 5-0 over the aces.
32:41 This week over the home half of the third.
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