Clean Sweep in Kinston as Starz Go 4-0

Gold bracket champions going 4-0 today!

Way to play ladies! So proud of each of you today!!

Tournament Recap

Game 1 vs Coastal Fury – Graham 14U (W 7-0)

Big Third Inning Leads Bladen County Starz 14u Past Coastal Fury-Graham 14U

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Bladen County Starz 14u defeated Coastal Fury-Graham 14U 7-0 on Saturday thanks in part to four runs in the third inning. Breelyn Peed singled, scoring one run, Lilly McGuire drew a walk, scoring one run, and Kimberlin Barnes singled, scoring one run.

Bladen County Starz 14u got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Peed singled, scoring one run, and Emilia Macias doubled, scoring two runs.

Peed stepped in the circle first for Bladen County Starz 14u. The starting pitcher gave up one hit and zero runs over three innings, striking out nine and walking none. Giada Correnti started in the circle for Coastal Fury-Graham 14U. The righty gave up seven hits and seven runs over two and one-third innings, striking out three and walking three.

Peed and Payton Eyl each collected two hits for Bladen County Starz 14u. Peed and Macias each drove in two runs for Bladen County Starz 14u. Bladen County Starz 14u didn’t commit a single error in the field. Serenity Schmieder had the most chances in the field with nine.

Avery Decker went 1-for-1 at the plate to lead Coastal Fury-Graham 14U in hits.

Next up for Bladen County Starz 14u is a game at Lady Havoc 12U on Saturday.

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Game 2 vs Lady Havoc 12U (W 11-3)

First-Inning Spurt Lead Bladen County Starz 14u Past Lady Havoc 12U

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Bladen County Starz 14u scored six runs in the first inning, which helped them defeat Lady Havoc 12U 11-3 on Saturday. Kimberlin Barnes singled, scoring two runs, an error scored one run, Haley Gantt tripled, scoring two runs, and Abigail Dicicco singled, scoring one run.

Bladen County Starz 14u scored five runs on six hits in the bottom of the second inning. Barnes doubled, scoring one run, Stevie Cressionnie singled, scoring one run, Gantt singled, scoring two runs, and an error scored one run.

Emilia Macias stepped in the circle first for Bladen County Starz 14u. The pitcher allowed two hits and one run over two innings, striking out two and walking two. Julia D began the game for Lady Havoc 12U. The right-handed pitcher surrendered eight hits and 10 runs (six earned) over one and two-thirds innings, striking out none and walking three. Cressionnie appeared in relief for Bladen County Starz 14u.

Bladen County Starz 14u accumulated 10 hits in the game. Gantt, the number eight hitter for Bladen County Starz 14u, led the way with three runs batted in. The outfielder went 2-for-2 on the day. Dicicco, Barnes, Gantt, and Lilly McGuire each collected two hits for Bladen County Starz 14u.

Reagan P went 1-for-2 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Naleigha P, Addy G, Lily M, P, and Ava S each collected one hit for Lady Havoc 12U.

Game 3 vs Lady Venom Odum 14U (W 12-0)

Bladen County Starz 14u Breeze Past Lady Venom Odom 14U

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Bladen County Starz 14u won big over Lady Venom Odom 14U 12-0 on Saturday.

Bladen County Starz 14u jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Breelyn Peed doubled, scoring two runs, and Lilly McGuire singled, scoring one run.

Bladen County Starz 14u scored six runs on four hits in the top of the second inning. Payton Eyl singled, scoring two runs, Eyl scored after tagging up, Kimberlin Barnes doubled, scoring two runs, and Stevie Cressionnie singled, scoring one run.

Bladen County Starz 14u added to their early lead in the top of the third inning when Peed grounded out, scoring two runs, and McGuire drew a walk, scoring one run.

Cressionnie stepped in the circle first for Bladen County Starz 14u. The hurler gave up two hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out five and walking none. Semajah West opened the game for Lady Venom Odom 14U. The hurler gave up zero hits and five runs (four earned) over one inning, striking out one and walking six. Emilia Macias pitched one inning of no-run ball for Bladen County Starz 14u in relief. The pitcher surrendered zero hits, striking out none and walking none.

Cressionnie, Brissa Mattheson, Peed, Barnes, McGuire, and Eyl each collected one hit for Bladen County Starz 14u. Peed and Eyl each drove in two runs for Bladen County Starz 14u. Bladen County Starz 14u had patience at the plate, tallying seven walks for the game. Macias and Eyl led the team with two walks each. Bladen County Starz 14u didn’t commit a single error in the field. Serenity Schmieder had the most chances in the field with five.

Bella Richardson and Destiny Wallace each collected one hit for Lady Venom Odom 14U.

Championship Game vs Xplosion 14U (W 3-2)

Breelyn Peed Leads Bladen County Starz 14u Past Xplosion 14U

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Breelyn Peed was dominant in the circle, as the righty rang up 12 strikeouts in Bladen County Starz 14u’s 3-2 victory over Xplosion 14U on Saturday. Peed gave up four hits and two runs over five innings while walking one.

Both teams were strong in the circle. Bladen County Starz 14u pitchers struck out 12, while Xplosion 14U sat down seven.

Bladen County Starz 14u got on the board in the top of the third inning after Lilly McGuire tripled, scoring two runs, and Kimberlin Barnes singled, scoring one run.

Lacie Britt started in the circle for Xplosion 14U. The starter gave up seven hits and three runs over five innings, striking out seven and walking one.

McGuire drove the middle of the lineup, leading Bladen County Starz 14u with two runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Stevie Cressionnie and Barnes each collected two hits for Bladen County Starz 14u.

Zyrianah Rogers led Xplosion 14U with two hits in two at bats. Xplosion 14U didn’t commit a single error in the field. Emileigh Birkle had the most chances in the field with eight.