Frederick Hustlers (13U)

The 10U Frederick Hustlers took their “A game” for a long ride to Bel Air, MD for a Sunday twinbill against Catoctin Baseball and the Hickory Hornets. The boys from Frederick got an excellent three innings from Matt Cunningham (Green Valley) to start game one and came away with a 17-3 win. Mikhai Evans (North Frederick), Joseph Pippin (Oakdale) and Brandon Buschman (Walkersville) worked the final two frames and provided sound relief in a game shortened by the 12-run rule. JT Sachar (Green Valley) continued his hot summer going 2-2 with a double, single and a walk. The big bats came alive in the 4th with the Hustlers clinging to a 4-1 lead. Cunningham hit a triple over the centerfielder’s head and Andrew McElwain (St. Johns) followed with a deep blast to center for a 2-run home run. Pippin, Dustin Isangole (Lewistown) and Ryan Bennett (St. Johns) followed with base knocks while Buschman and Zach Rutter (Middletown) walked before Sachar singled and the Hustlers were off and running. Sachar, Cunningham, Isanogle and Hayden Bailey (Walkersville) each had two hits. Isanogle was outstanding behind the plate.

Game two could perhaps go down as a defining moment for the young Hustlers season. The Hickory Hornets decided to give their new friends from Frederick a lesson in baseball. The Hornets rapped out six hits in the first inning and coupled with two outfield miscues, took what seemed like a commanding 6-0 lead. The Hustlers would have none of that. JT Sachar led off the bottom of the inning with a sharp single to right and then stole 2nd and 3rd. Justin Ropp (Yellow Springs) followed with a single and the Hustlers were on the board with seemingly new life. Ropp went out and slammed the door on the Hornets the next two innings while the Hustlers bats came alive. Pippin, Isanogle, Buschman and Rutter all had base hits in the 2nd as the Hustlers scored three times. The big noise was made in the 4th when Sachar led off with a single, followed by a two-base missile from Evans, and sharp singles from Cunningham, McElwain, Pippin and Isanogle. When the inning was over, the Hustlers had scored five runs for a 9-6 lead. Credit goes out to Hickory because instead of rolling over, they answered with fours runs of their own in the 4th to take a 10-9 lead. The Hustlers went quietly in the fourth but came up big in the fifth as Sachar once again got things going, this time getting hit by the pitch. Evans and Ropp followed with singles and Cunningham doubled and Pippin singled. The Hustlers put four big runs up to take a 13-10 lead. McElwain then went out and slammed the door holding a great hitting team scoreless over the final two innings. Pippin led the way with three hits and two runs. Sachar was again 2-2 with an HBP and scored three runs. Evans, Ropp, and Isanogle each had two hits while McElwain, Buschman, Rutter and Riley Donvan (Tuscarora) each chipped in with one. Ryan Bennett gave the Hustlers a gritty and outstanding effort behind the plate.

The young Frederick Hustlers caught the LOUYAA Bears on a evening when seemingly nothing could go right and came away with a 14-3 win.  It simply happens that way some times in 10U baseball.  Matt Cunningham (Green Valley), Andrew McElwain (St. Johns) and JT Sachar (Green Valley) handled the pitching duties while the Hustler bats came alive to the tune of 11 hits.  Ryan Bennett (St. Johns) had a perfect night going 3-3 with 3 RBIs.  Cunningham and McElwain each contributed two hits; one of Cunningham's was a double.  Mikhai Evans (Eastern), Joseph Pippin (Oakdale), Zach Rutter (Middletown) and Hayden Bailey (Walkersville) each chipped in with a hit and an RBI; Rutter's hit was a double.  Dustin Isanogle (Lewistown) once again turned in a stellar performance behind the plate.

The Hustlers are back in action tonight against the HCYP Raiders.  First pitch is scheduled for 5:30pm and the game is Yellow Springs, Field #1.

The newest addition to Frederick Hustler baseball got its first taste of victory on Saturday in a doubleheader sweep of a very good Backyard University squad from York, PA.  The Hustlers answered Backyard's 2-run first with two runs of their own and then seemingly took charge of the game with a 5-run third inning.  Backyard University didn't seem fazed as they continued to battle and tack on runs - two in the 3rd, 5th and 6th innings to tie the game going into the bottom of the sixth.  The Hustlers answered the bell as Matt Cunningham (Green Valley) drew a one-out walk and stole second and third before being driven in by Andrew McElwain (St. Johns).  Leadoff man JT Sachar (Green Valley) was on base all three ABs and scored two runs, Mikhai Evans (Eastern) singled, walked and scored two runs and Joseph Pippin (Oakdale) drove in two runs with a timely single.  Cunningham, Pippin and Justin Ropp (Yellow Springs) shared the pitching duties and all three were effective; Dustin Isanogle (Lewistown) was great behind the plate.

Game two featured stellar pitching by McElwain and Ropp as they limited a good hitting Backyard ballclub to six hits.  The Hustlers also got their bats going as they picked up doubles from Evans, Ropp and McElwain.  Leadoff man Sachar was his feisty self as he reached base all three times again and scored two runs.  Cunningham and Pippin led the way with two hits a piece.  Ryan Bennett (St. Johns) was strong behind the plate.  Game two ended with the Hustlers turning a spectacular 6-4-3 (Sachar-Cunningham-Rutter (Middletown)) double play.

 The Hustlers are back in action on Tuesday against LOUYAA at Yellow Springs Elementary School.  Game time is 5:30pm - come support your Hustlers!!!! 

The newest addition to Frederick Hustler baseball got its first taste of victory on Saturday in a doubleheader sweep of a very good Backyard University squad from York, PA. The Hustlers answered Backyard's 2-run first with two runs of their own and then seemingly took charge of the game with a 5-run third inning. Backyard University didn't seem fazed as they continued to battle and tack on runs - two in the 3rd, 5th and 6th innings to tie the game going into the bottom of the sixth. The Hustlers answered the bell as Matt Cunningham (Green Valley) drew a one-out walk and stole second and third before being driven in by Andrew McElwain (St. Johns). Leadoff man JT Sachar (Green Valley) was on base all three ABs and scored two runs, Mikhai Evans (Eastern) singled, walked and scored two runs and Joseph Pippin (Oakdale) drove in two runs with a timely single. Cunningham, Pippin and Justin Ropp (Yellow Springs) shared the pitching duties and all three were effective; Dustin Isanogle (Lewistown) was great behind the plate.

Game two featured stellar pitching by McElwain and Ropp as they limited a good hitting Backyard ballclub to six hits. The Hustlers also got their bats going as they picked up doubles from Evans, Ropp and McElwain. Leadoff man Sachar was his feisty self as he reached base all three times again and scored two runs. Cunningham and Pippin led the way with two hits a piece. Ryan Bennett (St. Johns) was strong behind the plate. Game two ended with the Hustlers turning a spectacular 6-4-3 (Sachar-Cunningham-Rutter (Middletown)) double play.

The Hustlers are back in action on Tuesday against LOUYAA at Kemptown Elementary School. Game time is 5:30pm - come support your Hustlers!!!!

Trailing 5-3 going into the sixth and final inning, the Hustlers had thoughts of pulling out an opening win against the very talented MD Warriors (Laurel, Burtonsville area).  The Hustler's productive top of the order was due up in the bottom of the 6th.  The Warriors extinguished any thought of victory for the home team with three runs of the own in the top of the 6th to take an 8-3 lead and win.  The Hustlers were led offensively by JT Sachar (Green Valley) whose line drive to start off the game set the tone and let the Warriors know that they were in for a fight.  Sachar also walked and scored two runs in three ABs.  Justin Ropp (RBI, Yellow Springs), Matt Cunningham (Green Valley), Andrew McElwain (St. Johns), Joseph Pippin (RBI, Oakdale) and Ryan Bennett (St. John's) each had a hit.

Defensively, the Hustlers got outstanding pitching from Cunningham (2 innings), Pippin (2 innings), Mikhai Evans (1 inning, Eastern), and Ropp (1 inning), and great infield play from McElwain, Ropp, Cunningham, Sachar and Pippin.  Dustin Isanogle (Lewistown) was also solid behind the plate, and Zach Rutter (Middletown) contributed a nice catch in left field.

The young Hustlers are back in action on Saturday for a DH against Backyard Baseball.  Game one starts at 12:00pm on Field #1 at Yellow Springs.