08/30/2026
Braves and Tuggers deliver another instant classic, Bethel takes Crown back from Tuggers.
By GameChanger Media
Udder Tuggers's bats were strong against Bethel Braves on Sunday, but it wasn't enough as Udder Tuggers fell 11-9. Bethel Braves collected 12 hits, while Udder Tuggers had eight.
Udder Tuggers fell behind by seven runs in the sixth inning, but then tried to fight back. Udder Tuggers closed the gap by scoring on a single, a single, a home run, a double, and a single.
A double by Janek Luksza put Bethel Braves on the board in the top of the fourth.
Bethel Braves committed an error, which helped Udder Tuggers tie the game at one in the bottom of the fourth.
Bethel Braves captured the lead, 5-1, in the top of the fifth after Udder Tuggers committed an error, Udder Tuggers committed an error, Rodney Bean hit a sacrifice fly, and Alex Biron singled down the left field line, each scoring one run.
Udder Tuggers scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh on a home run to left field by AJ Arroyo.
Udder Tuggers tied the game in the bottom of the eighth thanks to a double by Alberto Pena, and a single by Joshua Massey.
Bethel Braves took the lead in the top of the tenth inning after Nathan Walker singled to center field, and Udder Tuggers committed an error, each scoring one run.
Lucas Francis earned the win for Bethel Braves. The pitcher surrendered three hits and zero runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking none. Sosa Telemaco took the loss for Udder Tuggers. The reliever went four and one-third innings, allowing three runs (one earned) on seven hits, striking out four and walking one. Stephen Carter stepped on the hill first for Udder Tuggers. The starting pitcher surrendered five hits and eight runs (zero earned) over five and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking two. Colton Carson started on the hill for Bethel Braves. The pitcher surrendered two hits and five runs (one earned) over six and one-third innings, striking out six and walking 10.
Massey, the number seven hitter for Udder Tuggers, led the way with four runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. Chad Mezoian and Massey each collected two hits for Udder Tuggers. Cameron Delisle led Udder Tuggers with four walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying 12 walks for the game.
Bethel Braves accumulated 12 hits in the game. Bryce Afthim, Biron, and Bean each collected two hits for Bethel Braves. Cam Seymour led Bethel Braves with two runs batted in. The catcher went 1-for-4 on the day. Bethel Braves turned one double play in the game.
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