2023 Bracket PDF

WASHINGTON, PA (August 16, 2023) - The 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series Championship belongs to Edogawa, Japan, over Washington County, Pennsylvania, by a score of 8-2.

The first run of the Championship was scored by Edogawa on a Kaisei Fukuchi single that brought home Kaito Saita. Besides that one run, Washington County starter Alex Eslep kept Japan off the scoreboard.

Washington County struck back in the bottom half of the frame after a Troy Stimpson double that plated Ryan Huey. After one inning, the score was knotted up, 1-1.

A couple scoreless frames passed before Japan finally reclaimed the lead in the top of the fourth on a Haruto Kawasaki single that brought home Yugo Inoue.

It looked like the game would come down to the wire, but Japan blew the game open in the top of the seventh and capitalized on Washington County mistakes. The first two runs scored on a hit-by-pitch and a walk. The fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth runs were scored on a Kodai Minematsu single and errors.

Washington County loaded the bases but was only able to score one run on a walk. This put the final score at 8-2.

Every batter but one on Edogawa recorded a hit off of Washington County. It had nine hits in total.

Washington County had five hits in the game. Brayden Radue and Ayvari Chandler had two each.

For Edogawa, Inoue earned the win as he went six and a third innings while allowing one run on four hits. He struck out nine before reaching his pitch count. He was relieved by Shota Takeshita who finished the final two-thirds to crown Japan Champion. 

Eslep went five full innings for Washington County, allowing just two runs on seven hits.

This was the first trip to the Championship for Washington County since 1998. It has one historic Championship in 1955.

The Championship win for Edogawa, Japan, marks the second time in PONY League World Series history that a team from Japan is crowned Champion. The other time was in 2013 when Okinawa, Japan, hoisted the trophy.

With the win, Edogawa, Japan, finishes their tournament 4-0 and is crowned the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series Champion. The loss puts Washington County’s final record at 3-2 as it is the runner-up.

WASHINGTON, PA (August 16, 2023) - In the third matchup between these teams at the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series and a winner-take-all semi-final, Washington County, Pennsylvania, defeated Monterrey, Mexico, 9-5 to advance to the championship.

Brayden Radue continued his hot streak and hit a double that scored Troy Stimpson in the top of the first to put Washington County up early.

Following his double, Radue hit a two-RBI no-doubter in the third that put Washington County up 3-0.

Another long-ball by Gavin Dantry in the top of the fourth extended the Washington County lead to 4-0.

Dantry hit a sac fly in the top of the fifth to plate another, making it 5-0. A wild pitch on the following batter put the score at 6-0. Washington County seemed to put the game out of reach after Ryan Huey and Troy Stimpson singles to put the score at 8-0. Radue doubled to plate the ninth run.

Monterrey mounted a comeback in the final two innings as they put up two in the sixth and three more on a Roberto Saucedo Jr. home run in the seventh. Those runs, however, would not prove to be enough as Washington County held on, 9-5.

Huey struck out seven for Washington County in 6.2 innings pitched.

Radue went 3-for-3 with two doubles and a home run. He had four RBI for Washington County.

Fernando Quiroga was 3-for-4 for Monterrey.

The win improves Washington County’s record to 3-1 and propels Washington County into the championship game tonight at 7:00PM/EST. It will be facing Edogawa, Japan, who is undefeated. With the loss, Monterrey drops to 3-2 and is eliminated from title contention.

WASHINGTON, PA (August 15, 2023) - In the final game of the day and second semi-final matchup of the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series, Monterrey, Mexico, defeated Washington County, Pennsylvania, 4-2.

It was a pitcher’s duel until the third inning where Mexico broke the scoreless tie. After an Enrique Hinojosa single and a walk, Fernando Quiroga doubled in two runs. Following the Quiroga double, Roberto Saucedo Jr. doubled again to make it 3-0.

Washington County threatened in the top of the sixth with runners on second and third with two outs and cashed in on a Brayden Radue two-run single.

Monterrey added an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth via a Miguel Alejandro III single to score Saucedo Jr. and make it 4-2.

Washington County had the middle of their order up in the final inning, but were not able to push two runs across to tie the game.

Luis Guajardo was dealing for Monterrey, going six innings and allowing two runs on three hits. He struck out 12 before reaching his pitch count and being replaced by Quiroga to close out the game and earn the save.

Colton Temple came in in relief for Washington County during the third inning. He went 3.1 innings and allowed one run on three hits.

Radue went 2-for-3 for Washington County with two singles.

With the win, Monterrey improves their record to 3-1 and they will have another matchup with Washington County in the “if-necessary” Game 18 tomorrow at 10AM/EST. If they win tomorrow’s game, they will advance to the championship. The loss drops Washington County’s record to 2-1. They will have a chance to rebound in tomorrow’s game with the winner advancing to the championship.

WASHINGTON, PA (August 15, 2023) - The first semi-final matchup of the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series between Youngstown, Ohio, and Edogawa, Japan, belongs to Edogawa by a score of 12-7.

A three-run Kodai Minematsu home run put Japan ahead in the bottom of the first, 3-0.

Youngstown wasn’t going down easy, as they put up six in the fourth and an additional run in the fifth to make it 7-3. Those runs were scored on a Brayden Verroco single, Logan Patellis double, Ryan Weibling single, and a wild pitch.

A leadoff double for Kaito Saita set Japan up for a fifth inning comeback. Kaisei Fukuchi singled him home the next at bat to close the gap, 7-4.

Japan had another great opportunity in the bottom of the sixth when they had runners on second and third with no outs. A run was brought home on a dropped third strike to bring the score to 7-5. Immediately after, another run was brought home on a wild pitch to make it a one run ballgame. A ground ball to first base could have easily been an inning ending double play, but it tipped off the first baseman’s glove and put runners on second and third with one out. A Kai Miyagi single brought the tying and leading run home.

Japan would bring home four more that half inning, leading 12-7. This would prove to be enough to take the game.

For Youngstown, Verroco went 2-for-4 with an RBI.

With the win, Edogawa improves their record to 3-0 and they advance to the championship. They will play the winner of Game 16 between Washington County, Pennsylvania, and Monterrey, Mexico. The championship will take place at 7:00PM/EST. The loss brings Youngstown’s record to 2-2 and they are eliminated from the tournament.

WASHINGTON, PA (August 15, 2023) - In the final shortened game at the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series, Monterrey, Mexico, took down Manchester, New Hampshire, 5-1 to advance to the semi-finals.

To open up the contest, leadoff batter Owen Hazelbaker hit a solo home run to put Manchester up, 1-0.

As fast as Manchester took the lead, Mexico tied it back up. Monterrey scored their first run on a dropped third strike that scored Luis Guajardo. They tacked on two more on an Enrique Cuevas single and error to make it 3-1.

In the bottom of the third, Fernando Quiroga singled in two runs to extend their lead to 5-1.

Although Manchester threatened a last inning comeback, the lead that Monterrey had was too much, as Manchester fell 5-1.

Miguel Alejandro III earned the win as he pitched the full five innings and allowed one run on three hits. He struck out five.

Alejandro also went 2-for-2 with two runs scored on offense. 

The three Manchester hits came from Hazelbaker, Patrick Roy, and Chris Centorino.

With the win, Monterrey, Mexico, improves to 2-1 as they face off against Washington County, Pennsylvania, in the semi-finals at 8:30PM/EST. They will have to defeat Washington County, Pennsylvania, twice to advance to the finals. The loss brings Manchester’s record to 2-2 and they are eliminated from title contention.

WASHINGTON, PA (August 15, 2023) - In a five inning shortened game due to rain on Monday, Youngstown, Ohio, walked it off against Covina, California, to advance to the semi-finals of the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series.

Covina struck first in the top of the third on an Ayden Vieth single that scored Roman Spencer.

In a defensive battle, that single run looked like it would be enough for Covina to hang on, but Youngstown said otherwise.

In the bottom of the fifth, Layne Rider doubled to lead off the inning and Jayden Amos walked to put runners on first and second for Ben Oddis. Oddis took the second pitch he saw deep to right field for the walk-off three run home run.

For Youngstown, Ford Stacy pitched well, going the full five innings and allowing one run on five hits.

Covina’s Omar Arretche went four innings, allowing one run on five hits, striking out three.

Rider was 2-for-3 with two doubles in the game for Youngstown.

Vieth was 2-for-3 for Covina with an RBI.

The win brings Youngstown to 2-1 and they will advance to a semi-final matchup with Edogawa, Japan, at 6:00PM/EST. They will have to defeat Edogawa, Japan, twice to advance to the finals. The loss drops Covina’s record to 2-2 as they are eliminated from title contention.

WASHINGTON, PA (August 15, 2023) - The five inning shortened matchup at the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series between Washington County, Pennsylvania, and Monterrey, Mexico, belongs to Washington County, Pennsylvania, by a score of 7-5.

Washington County started the scoring in the top of the first after a Brayden Radue single that plated Ryan Huey to make it 1-0. Washington County would load the bases and a wild pitch brought home Gavin Dantry to bring the score to 2-0.

Another was tacked on on a double steal that scored Alex Eslep to make it 3-0 in favor of Washington County. The scoring didn’t stop there, as Troy Stimpson hit an extremely rare inside-the-park home run and brought home two runs to put the game at 5-0.

The first hit of the game for Mexico came in the bottom of the fourth when Enrique Hinojosa Jr. hit a single. Monterrey loaded the bases later in the inning with one out and Fernando Quiroga hit a grand slam to cut the deficit to one run at 5-4.

Asher Donley gave Washington County an insurance run via a sacrifice fly in the top of the fifth to bring the score to 6-4. A Stimpson single extended the lead 7-4.

The Monterrey comeback started in the bottom of the fifth when Luis Guajardo hit a solo home run to make it 7-5.

Radue was great on the mound, going the full five innings and striking out eight.

Huey went 3-for-4 for Washington County, scored three runs, and stole three bases. Stimpson had three RBI.

Quiroga had four RBI for Monterrey.

With the win, Washington County advances to the semi-finals and improves to 2-0. Washington County will face the winner of Game 14 between Monterrey and Manchester, New Hampshire, at 8:30PM/EST. The winner of that game will need to defeat Washington County twice to advance to the championship. The loss drops Monterrey to 1-1 as they will have a matchup against Manchester, New Hampshire, at 3:00PM/EST.

WASHINGTON, PA (August 15, 2023) - In a five inning shortened game due to rain, Edogawa, Japan, defeated Youngstown, Ohio 6-2 to begin Day 5 of the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series.

Japan wasted no time putting bats on the ball as they put runners on second and third with no outs. With two outs, Yugo Inoue doubled home both Kaito Saita and Kaisei Fukuchi to make it 2-0 Edogawa. 

In the top of the second, Takashi Shikakura tacked on a third run when he put down a sac bunt to make it 3-0. 

Japan was on pace for at least one run an inning as Natsuki Nakamura doubled home Kodai Minematsu in the third to make it 4-0 Japan. Keito Tsuruta doubled later in the inning to bring home two more and make it 6-0.

Youngstown made it a game in the bottom of the fifth when Nolan Wilkerson doubled and was brought home by a Ryan Weibling home run. Despite the offensive outburst, Youngstown would go on to lose 6-2.

After an inning and two-thirds, Inoue was replaced on the mound by Tsuruta. He allowed no hits before exiting the game.  Tsuruta went an inning and allowed no hits as well.

Japan had a combination of power and speed, stealing six bases and hitting four extra base hits.

The win puts Edogawa at 2-0 as they advance to the semi-finals and will face the winner of Game 13 between Covina, California, and Youngstown at 6:30PM/EST on Tuesday. That team will need to beat Edogawa twice to advance to the championship. With the loss, Youngstown drops to 1-1 and will play against Covina, California, for a chance to advance to the semi-finals. That game will take place at 1:00PM/EST.

WASHINGTON, PA (August 14, 2023) - The first rematch at the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series was won by Manchester, New Hampshire, over Managua, Nicaragua, 11-1 in five innings.

A wild pitch got the scoring started for Managua as they took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first. They loaded the bases following their first run but were not able to capitalize on it. The score stood at 1-0 Managua.

Manchester took the lead from Managua in the bottom of the first on a Nate Duquette single, wild pitch, and Chris Centorino single. Following that, the bases were loaded for Jace Labore who was hit by a pitch to bring in another run. After the painful RBI, Chase Crowell singled in two runs to make it 6-1. A dropped third strike plated Labore to bring the score to 7-1.

The next time Manchester struck was in the bottom of the third when Owen Hazelbaker singled in an eighth run to make it 8-1. A Patrick Roy sac fly in the bottom of the fourth brought it to 9-1.

Labore kept the runs coming as he hit a solo shot to bring Manchester one run away from the run rule. Levi Locke singled home Hazelbaker to end the game, 11-1.

Locke had a great outing on the mound, going five complete innings and allowing just one run on five hits.

For Managua, Joshua Ortiz went 2-for-2 with a run scored. Osmanny Chavez went 2-for-3.

With the win, Manchester improves to 2-1 and will live to see another game. Manchester will face off with the loser of Game 12 between Washington County, PA, and Monterrey, Mexico. That game will be tomorrow at 12:30PM/EST. The loss drops Managua out of the tournament. Managua finishes 1-2.

WASHINGTON, PA (August 14, 2023) - An early morning matchup in the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series between Covina, California, and Palmview, Texas, belongs to Covina 15-5.

Palmview looked like they would run away with the game in the top of the first when they put four on the scoreboard in dominant fashion. Javier Garza started the scoring with a two-RBI single, a dropped third strike brought home a third run, and the fourth was scored via a beautifully executed double steal.

As fast as Palmview took the lead, Covina tied it up. After a fielder’s choice that brought home a run, Nathan Arellano hit a three-run bomb to knot up the score, 4-4.

The lead was taken back in the top of the third when Garza reached on an error to score Alexis Lopez and make it 5-4 Palmview.

Yet another lead change happened when Isaac Flores singled in a run followed by an Ezekiel Martinez sac fly and fielder’s choice to make it 7-5 in favor of Covina.

Covina didn’t look back from there, putting up four more runs to bring the score to 11-5. They were scored via an Ayden Vieth single, Arellano two-run double, and wild pitch.

In the bottom of the fifth, Covina put the game away, hitting the ten run run-rule after a couple singles and a wild pitch. 

For Covina, Arellano went 2-for-2 with a home run and double and had five RBI. Roman Spencer went 3-for-3.

Garza for Palmview went 1-for-3 with two RBI.

The win improves Covina to 2-1 as they escape elimination and move on to face the loser of Game 11 between Edogawa, Japan, and Youngstown, Ohio. That game will take place at 9:30AM/EST on Tuesday. With the loss, Palmview is eliminated from title contention. Palmview finished the tournament 1-2.

BOX SCORE
Full Game Broadcast

WASHINGTON, PA (August 13, 2023) - The second elimination matchup of the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series was won by Managua, Nicaragua, over Paderborn, Germany, 5-2.

Managua got the action started in the top of the second when Emil Torrez scored on a wild pitch to make it 1-0. Germany responded immediately in the bottom of the second via a Jayme Warlies home run to tie up the game, 1-1.

The lead was taken back in the top of the third inning after an error, and two walks with the bases loaded to take a three-run lead, 4-1.

Managua tacked on another in the top of the fifth on a Danny Silva single to take a 5-1 lead. After a balk in the bottom of the fifth, Germany got another run to cut the deficit to 5-2. Benito Bull hit a sacrifice fly to bring home their final run of the night, and they fell just short by a score of 5-3.

Managua finished the game with only three hits which came from Joshua Ortiz, Gerald Aguirre, and Silva. 

Torrez pitched a complete game, giving up two runs on four hits. He had 11 strikeouts.

Germany finished the game with four hits coming from Warlies, Emilio Gotz, and Bull. Gotz had two of the four.

With the win, Managua improves to 1-1 and escapes elimination. Managua will face Manchester, New Hampshire, in another elimination game at 12:30PM/EST tomorrow. The loss eliminates Paderborn, Germany, from title contention. Paderborn finished 0-2.

WASHINGTON, PA (August 13, 2023) - In the first elimination matchup of the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series between Covina, California, and Bay County, Michigan, Covina emerged victorious by a score of 9-6 to escape elimination.

Covina had an offensive explosion in the top of the third, scoring five runs on a balk, Roman Spencer single, Ayden Vieth double, and Ezekiel Martinez single to make it 5-0.

The offense did not slow down there as Covina put up three more runs in the top of the fifth to bring the score to 8-0. They tacked on another in the top of the sixth via a Martinez single to make it 9-0.

Self-inflicted wounds for Covina allowed Bay County to have their first true opportunity to score in the bottom of the sixth. There was only one hit in the inning, an Andrew Shufelt single, but four errors pushed across three runs for Bay County. A hit by pitch, a ground out, and a walk brought home three additional runs.

In the inning, Covina had four errors, two hit-by-pitches, and two walks. After six, the score stood at 9-6.

The first one-two-three defensive inning for Bay County gave them even more momentum heading into the bottom of the seventh. Nolan Kochany doubled in two runs to make it a one run ballgame. A balk put Kochany at third but Bay County was not able to advance him to home.

Even with the late inning drama and momentum on Bay County's side, Covina hung on to their nine run lead to take the game, 9-8.

Omar Arretche of Covina had a great outing, going three innings and only allowing one hit. Roman Spencer relieved him and went two innings, allowing no hits and fanning four.

Bay County left fielder LJ Hartman made two diving catches that were SportsCenter Top-10 worthy.

Covina tallied 10 hits and every player in the starting lineup reached base. Isaac Flores and Martinez had two hits each.

The win improves Covina to 1-1 as they will face Palmview, Texas, in another elimination game at 10:00AM/EST tomorrow. With the loss, Bay County is eliminated. Bay County finished the tournament 0-2.

WASHINGTON, PA (August 13, 2023) - Game 6 of the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series belongs to Monterrey, Mexico, over Manchester, New Hampshire, by a score of 16-1.

Monterrey wasted no time scoring as Roberto Saucedo Jr. singled in Luis Guajardo in the top of the first inning to make it 1-0. They tacked on five more in the second inning to bring the score to 6-0 when Ali Villa hit a sacrifice fly, Guajardo doubled, and Saucedo Jr. hit a two-run home run.

In the third, Monterrey scored again on an Eliud Garcia double that sent Fernando Quiroga home. Later in the inning, a wild pitch scored Garcia to set the score at 8-0.

Manchester finally got on the board in the bottom of the fourth after Nate Duquette singled up the middle to score Owen Hazelbaker. That run cut the deficit to 8-1.

Enrique Hinojosa Jr. immediately got the run back for Monterrey via a sacrifice fly that scored Roberto Elizondo. Going into the bottom of the fifth, the score stood at 9-1.

Mexico put the game away in the sixth when Oscar Villarreal and Saucedo Jr. both hit home runs. The run-rule came into effect as Monterrey led 16-1 by inning-end.

Guajardo pitched well for Monterrey, going 2.2 innings and allowing no hits. He struck out seven before being replaced by Villarreal. He was replaced while throwing a perfect game in order to not exceed his pitch count. The two pitchers combined for a one hit, nine strikeouts, and one walk.

Monterrey had 16 hits in the game. Guajardo was 4-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Saucedo Jr. had six RBI in the game and was 3-for-5 with two home runs.

The lone Manchester hit came from Duquette. 

With the win, Monterrey improves to 1-0 and they will face Washington County, PA tomorrow at 7:00PM/EST. The loss drops Manchester to 1-1 as they look ahead to their matchup with the winner of the elimination game between Paderborn, Germany, and Managua, Nicaragua. That game will take place tomorrow at 12:30PM/EST.

BOX SCORE
Full Game Broadcast

WASHINGTON, PA (August 13, 2023) - The closing game of Day 2 of the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series belongs to Edogawa, Japan, over Palmview, Texas, by a score of 6-4.

Edogawa struck first in the top of the fourth inning when Kaisei Fukuchi doubled to score Natsuki Nakamura. At the time, it looked like that run would be the decider since both starting pitchers were lights out to opposing hitters. The weather would say otherwise.

After a short lightning delay, Palmview had the bases loaded and cashed in on a two-RBI Javier Garza single and Luis Balderas sacrifice bunt to make it 3-1.

With inclement weather in the area, the game was suspended until Sunday at noon. Both starting pitchers were no longer allowed to pitch since they had thrown the day prior. When the game resumed, Robbie Rodriguez was up to bat for Palmview in the bottom of the fourth inning with one out, a runner on second, and a 2-1 count. Palmview left the bases loaded in that inning and the score remained 3-1.

Japan loaded the bases in the sixth with just one out and brought a run across on a wild pitch to make it 3-2. That was the only run they would get, however, as Alexis Lopez got the final two outs.

Palmview added an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth when Rene Rios brought home Romeo Bautista on a sac fly to bring the score to 4-2.

Edogawa mounted a comeback in the top of the seventh when they scored a run on a groundout followed by a Kodai Minematsu two-RBI double that allowed them to take the lead 5-4. Japan tacked on another run when Yugo Inoue doubled in another run to bring the score to 6-4.

Kai Miyagi closed out the game for Japan, getting the final three outs. Starting pitcher Inoue went three innings for Japan and allowed just one hit.

Daren Bosquez started the game for Palmview, going three innings and allowing one run on two hits. Lopez came in in relief and went three innings and allowed one run on two hits.

The win puts Edogawa at 1-0 as they look ahead to face Youngstown, Ohio, at 4:30PM/EST on Monday. With the loss, Palmview drops to 1-1 and will have a matchup with the winner of an elimination game between Bay County, Michigan, and Covina, California. That game will take place on Monday at 10:00AM/EST and the loser will be sent home.

WASHINGTON, PA (August 12, 2023) - In a battle of pitchers at the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series, Manchester, New Hampshire, took down Managua, Nicaragua, 4-1.

Managua started off the top of the first inning plating a run on a groundout to make it 1-0.

After that, the game remained scoreless, but not without multiple opportunities for both teams to score. In the bottom of the second, Manchester had an opportunity to score with no outs and runners on second and third, but the runner was doubled off at third after Managua shortstop Cristopher Cano caught a line drive and threw it to third baseman Bryan Gutierrez.

The hits finally started falling for Manchester in the bottom of the sixth when Brody Labbe doubled home two runs. Following the double, Chris Centorino singled in Labbe to make the score 3-1. Seth Lecuyer kept the hit train coming as he singled in another run to put the score at 4-1.

Managua put runners on base, but did not have a response to the runs scored by Manchester.

Manchester only had five hits while Managua had four, but Manchester’s were timely while Managua’s were scattered. In the game, Managua left seven on base while Manchester left four on.

Manchester’s Owen Hazelbaker started the game and allowed only one run on three hits in four innings of work. Patrick Roy relieved Hazelbaker and went two innings while allowing only one hit. Levi Locke closed out the game with a pair of strikeouts to earn the save.

Arjen Ruiz started the game for Managua and allowed just one hit in 3.2 innings of work. He struck out seven.

With the win, Manchester improves to 1-0 in the tournament. They will face Monterrey, Mexico at 1:00PM/EST tomorrow. The loss puts Managua at 0-1 as they look ahead to their matchup tomorrow with Paderborn, Germany, at 6:30PM/EST.

BOX SCORE
Full Game Broadcast

WASHINGTON, PA (August 12, 2023) - To open up Day 2 of the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series, Washington County, Pennsylvania, defeated Paderborn, Germany, 2-1.

The story of the day was the Washington County outfielders. Germany almost brought a runner home in the bottom of the first inning but Ayvari Chandler made a great catch in right field to save the run from scoring. Later on in the bottom of the third, Grady Kloosterman made a diving catch to save another run.

Washington County’s bats struck first in the top of the third inning when Troy Stimpson singled in Ryan Huey to make it 1-0.

The scoreboard was quiet for the next couple innings until Braden Radue doubled home Huey to make it 2-0.

Germany looked like they would be shut out until an error in the bottom of the sixth brought home a run to make it 2-1. That was all they would earn, however, as Washington County’s Alex Eslep closed out the game and earned the save.

Radue earned the win for Washington County as he went 3.2 innings while only allowing three hits. Huey came in in relief of Radue and allowed no hits and struck out one in 1.2 innings of work.

Pepe Stockhaus earned the loss for Paderborn but had an impressive performance on the mound. He went six complete innings while allowing two runs on five hits. He struck out six.

Huey and Stimpson both had two hit performances for Washington County. 

Germany’s three hits came from Juan Diego Holmann,  Emilio Gotz, and Benito Bull.

The win puts Washington County at 1-0 as they look ahead to their matchup on Monday at 7:00PM/EST with the winner of Game 6 between Monterrey, Mexico, and the winner of Managua, Nicaragua, and Manchester, New Hampshire. With the loss, Paderborn drops to 0-1 and will play an elimination game against the loser of the Managua and Manchester game at 6:30PM/EST tomorrow.

BOX SCORE
Full Game Broadcast

WASHINGTON, PA (August 11, 2023) - Youngstown, Ohio, defeated Covina, California, 8-6 in Game Two to close out day one of the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series.

Youngstown got the scoring started in the bottom of the second when they brought home two runs on a sacrifice fly by Ryan Wiebling and an error to make it 2-0.

The scoring affair continued for Youngstown as they tacked on two in the bottom of the third via an Amos single. In the fourth, Rider singled and brought home a run followed by an Amos double that plated two and made it 7-0.

Jayden Amos pitched a gem for Youngstown, going 4.2 innings while allowing only three hits before being replaced by Layne Rider. He struck out 12.

Covina responded in the top of the fifth on an Omar Arretche single and Ayden Vieth double, making it a 7-4 ballgame.

Joey Gabriel plated a run in the bottom of the fifth to extend their lead to 8-4. 

Although Covina tacked on another pair of runs in the bottom of the fifth and seventh, their comeback effort was thwarted by Rider as he closed out the game for Youngstown.

Arretche went 3-for-4 for Covina with a pair of RBI. Vieth had three RBI.

The win puts Youngstown at 1-0 as they look ahead to their matchup on Monday at 5:00PM/EST against the winner of Edogawa, Japan, and Palmview, Texas. With the loss, Covina drops to 0-1 and will face Bay County, Michigan in an elimination game on Sunday at 3:30PM/EST.

BOX SCORE
Full Game Broadcast

WASHINGTON, PA (August 11, 2023) - The opening game of the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series belongs to Palmview, Texas, over Bay County, Michigan, by a score of 9-1.

The 71st annual Series kicked off the scoring in the bottom of the first as LJ Hartman sent one deep to put Bay County up, 1-0. That home run marked the 1,400th time in PONY League World Series history a ball was sent over the fence.

Palmview had scoring opportunities in the first and second inning, but finally struck in the third inning via an Adiel Benavides sacrifice fly and Javier Garza single to take the lead, 2-1.

The scoring continued for Palmview in the fifth as Garza singled again to bring home Alexis Lopez and bring the score to 3-1. In the sixth, Palmview put the game out of reach as six more runners touched home plate and made the score 9-1. In that inning, Santiago Balderas, Lopez, Luis Balderas, and Martin Moreno singled in runs. Rolando Solis doubled in a run.

Benavides earned the win as he went three innings and allowed one run on three hits, striking out six. 

Four Palmview players had a multi-hit day and three had a multi-RBI day. Lopez was 3-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored. Palmview only struck out twice during the game.

Jose Costilla had two hits for Bay County. Nolan Kochany and Charlie Maze doubled.

With the win, Palmview, Texas, improves to 1-0 and will face Edogawa, Japan, tomorrow, August 12, at 5:00PM/EST. The loss puts Bay County, Michigan, at 0-1 as they will face-off with the loser of Game 2 between Covina, California, and Youngstown, Ohio.

BOX SCORE
Full Game Broadcast