Diamond Academy 17/18U Claims Lead in Fifth Inning to Defeat WV Warriors Varsity
Saturday, June 17, 2023

Diamond Academy 17/18U snatched the lead late in the game in a 3-1 victory over WV Warriors Varsity on Saturday afternoon. The game was tied at one with Diamond Academy 17/18U batting in the top of the fifth when Blain College singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Diamond Academy 17/18U pitchers struck out seven, while WV Warriors Varsity pitchers sat down three.

Angel Stewart was on the hill for Diamond Academy 17/18U. Stewart allowed three hits and one run over four and two-thirds innings, striking out four. Ben Coleman recorded the last four outs to earn the save for Diamond Academy 17/18U.

Justin Hefner went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead his Team's offense.