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Crabtown Crackdown Finalists

By Carrie Fox, 04/27/25, 9:15AM EDT

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13U finishes 2nd in 14U B Tourney

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:

  • Gracie: 2-for-2, 4 RBIs
  • Reese C: 2 hits
  • Team: 5-run rally in the 3rd inning

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:

  • 5 walks drawn
  • Aggressive small-ball execution

 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

  • Payton H – .500
  • Gracie D – .400
  • Reese C – .333

 Pitching Highlights

  • Reese Headley – Just 4 hits allowed across 18 batters faced
  • Ruby Turner – 0.00 ERA for the weekend
  • Reese Crelly – 1 earned run allowed across 9 innings pitched

 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