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The Warriors pounded out 13 hits and 12 runs in the final two innings of play to defeat Darien Demons by a score of 17-3 at Centennial Park.
The Demons took the early lead in the first inning after the lead-off hitter doubled to rightfield and later scored on a tapper back to the mound. Paco Lauciello threw a runner out attempting to steal second base--which minimized the damage and slowed Darien's running game for a few innings.
The Warriors failed to score in the bottom of the frame despite drawing two walks to start the inning after a runner was picked off second base followed by two infield pop outs.
Darien extended its lead in the top of the second inning after three consecutive hits. Once again, Paco Lauciello threw out a runner attempting to steal--and Ryan Novak struck out the lead-off man as Darien left two stranded to end the inning.
The Warriors had five consecutive hits to start the second inning and scored four runs to grab the lead. The Warriors would never trail again in this one.
Ryan Novak retired Darien quickly in the top of the third inning with a pop up and two strikeouts. The Warriors scored just one run in the bottom of the frame despite two hit batsmen and a walk. The Warriors were retired on three pop ups to the first baseman in the inning.
Darien scored again in the fourth inning after the lead-off hitter walked and scored on a base hit to rightfield. C.J. Brucki retired another Darien runner on a steal attempt. The Warriors failed to score in the bottom of the frame as the inning ended on a line drive double play to the first baseman.
Tim Prendergast struck out three Darien hitters in the fifth inning. The Warriors broke the game open in the bottom of the fifth with seven runs on six hits. Paco Lauciello doubled to deep leftfield to drive home two runs. And, Ryan Novak lined a single into leftfield to score another run. Ryan had three hits and 4 RBI on the day. Lance Cardinal also had three hits and 3 RBI in the game.
Ryan Tannebaum pitched a flawless sixth inning before the Warriors offense exploded with another five runs in the bottom of the inning. The game ended as the mercy rule was applied after six innings of play.
DARIEN: 3 runs, 5 hits, 2 errors, 6 left on base
WARRIORS: 17 runs, 20 hits, 2 errors, 10 left on base
