Date: April 26–27, 2025
Location: Central MD
MD Hustle 2k11 13U continued to show heart and hustle during a packed weekend of softball, facing five challenging 14U teams and finishing with three impressive victories. From clutch hitting to strong pitching and steady defensive play—including three double plays—the team proved it can compete at a high level.
Weekend Themes
✅ Strong defensive execution: 3 double plays across the weekend
✅ Key contributions from the entire lineup
✅ Aggressive base running & timely hits
Game Results
❌ Loss: 0–2 vs. Honeygo Hurricanes Blue 14B
A tough pitchers’ duel ended in a narrow loss. Reese C allowed just 2 hits and 1 earned run in 4 innings of work, and Payton H went 2-for-2 at the plate.
Highlight: Hustle turned a double play in the field. Kami R catches a pop up in left field and doubles up the runner who tagged up, by throwing into Alyssa S at second base.
✅Win: 6–4 vs. BlackSox 14U
Gracie D had a breakout game, driving in four runs with a double and a bases-clearing triple. Addison P earned the win, allowing just three earned runs over 4 innings.
Top Performers:
✅Win: 6–3 vs. No Limits 14U - Reyes
Hustle used a balanced attack and took advantage of defensive miscues to take control early. Reese H, Kami R, and Brooklyn S all collected hits, while Reese C pitched four strong innings.
Notable: Brooklyn stole 2 bases, and the defense held firm in the late innings.
✅ Win: 8–1 vs. Honeygo Hurricanes Blue 14B
Bouncing back in dominant fashion, Hustle rolled to a big win. Reese C threw four innings of 2-hit ball with no earned runs, and both she and Kami R drove in 2 runs.
Team Highlights:
❌ Loss: 1–8 vs. MD Fever 2011 13U
Despite an early RBI double from Payton H, a 5-run bottom of the 1st proved too much to overcome. Payton went 2-for-2 with the team’s only RBI.
Positives: The defense turned two double plays, continuing a strong trend in the field. One being from Alyssa S (2nd) to Reese H (3rd) and then to Payton H (SS) with the running trying to advance to second. The second double play was a pop up to pitcher Ruby T and doubled up a running by throwing to Brooklyn S at 1st base.
Weekend Leaders
Top Batting Averages
Pitching Highlights
Coach’s Take
“This group battled hard in every game and showed real maturity when facing older, more experienced teams. From Gracie’s clutch triple to our pitchers throwing strikes and letting the defense work, it was a full team effort. Proud of how they responded after each game.” – Coach Steve