Run in bottom of the sixth sends Salem 12U into District 3 championship round; Elmer no-hits Pennsville in their final game
By Riverview Sports News
BUENA — The Salem 12U Little League All-Stars scored a run in the bottom of the sixth inning to beat Buena 7-6 Thursday night for the final spot in the four-team District 3 championship series.
It was the completion of Tuesday’s game, suspended by weather in the bottom of the third inning with Salem leading 6-1.
Buena came out fast on the restart, tying the game with five runs in the fourth. It loaded the bases in the fifth but failed to score.
Salem scored the winning run with none out in the sixth on a hit batsman and a single that got through the outfield.
Salem now plays East Vineland in the first game of the double-loss District 3 finals Friday, 5:45 p.m. in Elmer. South Vineland and Millville American play in the other first-round game at 8.
In the final American Division pool play game, host Elmer no-hit Pennsville 9-0. Elmer pitchers walked four and struck out 15.
DISTRICT 3 LITTLE LEAGUE (12U)
Friday’s Games at Elmer
G1: East Vineland vs. Salem, 5:45 p.m.
G2: South Vineland vs. Millville American, 8 p.m.
Sunday’s Games at Millville American
G3: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 5 p.m.
G4: Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 7 p.m.
July 5 at South Vineland
G5: Game 4 winner vs. Game 3 loser, 5 p.m.
July 6 at East Vineland
G6: Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 7 p.m.
July 7 at East Vineland
G7: If necessary, 7 p.m.
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