The IT&E Rays looked like they were going to take a comfortable victory in Game 2 of the GML Championship Series as they mounted a 9-2 lead over the Expos through the first three innings. The Expos chipped away at the big lead, early completing a wild comeback scoring two runs in the bottom of the 9th, but defense would prevail for the Rays as they took the game 10-9.
The IT&E Rays looked like they were going to take a comfortable victory in Game 2 of the GML Championship Series as they mounted a 9-2 lead over the Expos through the first three innings. The Expos chipped away at the big lead, early completing a wild comeback scoring two runs in the bottom of the 9th, but defense would prevail for the Rays as they took the game 10-9.
Winning pitcher Jesse Miner flourished with 9K’s for the evening and Rick Fernandez gets the save despite losing momentum. RJ Joe takes the loss for the Expos, but finished with 5K’s.
BJ Balajadia went 2-of-4 with one run and 2RBI’s for the Rays and teammates Athan Yatar, Jared Palomo and Tony Yatar all had a strong 2-of-5 at bat.
The comeback started for the Expos in the 5th inning where they scored five runs while being held scoreless until that point. A single run in the 7th and 8th inning were enough to get the Expos within 10-7 as the Rays scored a key run in the top of the 7th. The Expos final at bat fell just short as they grabbed just two runs, needing three to extend the game.
For the Expos, Scott San Nicolas wen 3-of-5 for one run and JD San Nicolas finished 2-of-3 with two runs.
Game 3 will be on Sunday.
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Mathew and Gavin take time out in between innings to get some snacks at the concession stand before heading back to watch their 76 Expos play ball. (Photo by Bout It Productions)
IT&E Rays Athan Yatar reaches back to the base after trying to steal first. (Photo by Bout It Productions)
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76 Expos JD San Nicolas gets the runner out on second. (Photo by Bout It Productions)
IT&E Rays Vic Fernandez gets to home plate from an R.B.I. (Photo by Bout It Productions)
76 Expos Rjay Joe sends the pitch down the lane. (Photo by Bout It Productions)
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IT&E Rays Vic Fernandez steps up to the plate. (Photo by Bout It Productions)
The umpire calls a strike on a batter for the out. (Photo by Bout It Productions)
76 Expos Fofo Santos swings at bat. (Photo by Bout It Productions)
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76 Expos Ray Leon Guerrero awaits the pitch. (Photo by Bout It Productions)
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IT&E Rays Jesse Miner looks down at the batter before sending off the pitch. (Photo by Bout It Productions)
76 Expos JD San Nicolas misses on the swing. (Photo by Bout It Productions)
76 Expos Carl Quintanilla waits for the pitch. (Photo by Bout It Productions)
76 Expos Shane Tenorio swings at bat. (Photo by Bout It Productions)
IT&E Rays Jesse Miner gets set to pitch. (Photo by Bout It Productions)
IT&E Rays Reggie Rechebong misses the pitch. (Photo by Bout It Productions)
IT&E Rays Jared Palomo makes his way to first. (Photo by Bout It Productions)
IT&E Rays Jared Palomo sends the ball outfield. (Photo by Bout It Productions)
IT&E Rays Athan Yatar sends the ball up in the air. (Photo by Bout It Productions)
IT&E Rays BJ Balajadia connects at bat against 76 Expos pitcher RJ Joe. (Photo by Bout It Productions)