In a back-and-forth contest that showcased high school baseball at its finest, Cole Valley Christian outlasted Homedale 13-12 in dramatic fashion Monday afternoon.
The game featured multiple lead changes, with the Chargers overcoming a late 12-10 deficit in the bottom of the seventh inning. Chad Timmons delivered the decisive blow with a three-run single to complete the comeback for Cole Valley (11-2).
Homedale (8-1) showed impressive offensive discipline throughout, drawing 11 walks and building a 9-5 advantage after a six-run fifth inning. The Trojans appeared poised for victory after scoring three runs in the top of the seventh.
STANDOUT PLAYERS:
Cole Valley Christian:
β’ Chad Timmons: Game-winning 3-run single, 2 hits, 2 RBIs
β’ Carson Kile: Triple, 2 hits
β’ Cole Morgan: 2 hits, 2 RBIs, 3.1 innings pitched
β’ Dylan Irish: Winning pitcher, 1 hit allowed in 2 innings
Homedale:
β’ Xavier Uranga: 1 hit, 2 RBIs, 2 stolen bases
β’ Lukas Hall: 2-for-4 at the plate
β’ Chance Martell: Drew 3 walks
β’ Wylee Bidiman: Key RBI single in 5-run inning
These two squads will face off again Wednesday as the series shifts to Homedale in what promises to be another exciting matchup.
