Matthew's Bases-Loaded "Triple"

Matthew’s team beat the Defenders Saturday afternoon. The game was originally scheduled for 9 am, but was pushed back to 3 pm due to the cold. Matthew alternated between third base and left field every inning, and cleanly handled the only ground ball hit to him.

He fouled off several pitches in his first at bat, including one that was called foul, though it was rolling close to the foul line when a coach picked it up. It could’ve easily rolled back into fair territory. Matthew grounded back to the pitcher his next time up, driving in the runner from third. The pitcher and first baseman made good plays to record the groundout.

The Defenders only scored two runs in the top of the fourth inning, and though the Storm led 10 – 6, the coaches decided to play another half inning, despite the cold. Matthew came up with the bases loaded, and chopped a hard grounder off a low pitch past the centerfielder. This drove in all three runners on base. Matthew was almost to second base when the throw came in from center. The shortstop couldn’t handle the throw, and the ball rolled right in front of Matthew. He hesitated, then continued running…crossing second and easily raced safely to third. He then scored the fifth run of the inning on Carson’s single, ending the game.

Matthew finished the game as the only player to drive in four runs.