Pintos defeat Eagles

California shortstop Dylan Albertson tags a Southern Boone runner at third base during the sixth inning of the Pintos' opening game at the Class 3 District 9 Baseball Tournament Monday night at Osage. California won 5-3. Photo by April Arnett.

By April Arnett

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

The California Pintos faced Southern Boone County Monday in the first round of the Class 3 District 9 Baseball Tournament at Osage to finish a game that was started Saturday, but stopped mid-game due to rain. The contest was completed Monday, where the Pintos ultimately defeated the Eagles 5-3.

Photo by April Arnett

California's Addison Jobe gets set to release a pitch during the Pintos' district game against Southern Boone County Monday night.

Southern Boone led 1-0 after one inning and 3-0 after two. California added two runs in the third to trail 3-2. After a scoreless fourth inning, the Pintos added three runs in the fifth inning to lead 5-3. Two remaining scoreless innings left the win with California.

Photo by April Arnett

California's Tyler Silvey connects with a pitch during the fifth inning of the Pintos' district game Monday night at Osage. Silvey's hit resulted in an RBI that moved California's lead to 5-3.

Addison Jobe recorded the win for the Pintos and allowed three unearned runs on 10 hits, had no walks and had seven strikeouts.

California Democrat