Both pitching staffs had their hands full on Thursday in a high-scoring affair where U11 Bronco Select 11U bested Fox River Bandits Bandits 11U, 17-12.
Fox River Bandits Bandits 11U opened up scoring in the first inning, when Ryan P homered on a 1-2 count, scoring three runs.

U11 Bronco Select 11U took the lead for good with eight runs in the third inning. In the third Will M drew a walk, scoring one run, an error scored one run for U11 Bronco Select 11U, and Leo W drew a walk, scoring one run. KJ H was on the pitcher’s mound for U11 Bronco Select 11U. He went one inning, allowing four runs on one hit and striking out two.

Cayden K led things off on the mound for Fox River Bandits Bandits 11U. He allowed three hits and four runs over two-thirds of an inning, walking one. Colton J and Ethan D entered the game from the bullpen, throwing two and a third innings and one and one-third innings respectively.

U11 Bronco Select 11U hit three home runs on the day. KJ went for the long ball in the third inning. Griffin S had a long ball in the second inning. Leo had a four bagger in the second inning.

Aaden H led U11 Bronco Select 11U with two hits in three at bats. U11 Bronco Select 11U tore up the base paths, as three players stole at least two bases. Zach H led the way with three.

Fox River Bandits Bandits 11U tallied seven hits on the day. Ryan, Joey K, and Chase F each managed multiple hits for Fox River Bandits Bandits 11U. Fox River Bandits Bandits 11U stole ten bases during the game as three players stole more than one. Colton led the way with three.