The Powell Babe Ruth All-Stars fell 14-4 to Calgary, Alberta, on Tuesday, slipping to 0-2 at the Pacific Northwest regional tournament and placing their chances of advancing to Saturday's semifinals in serious jeopardy.
In the latest sports example of David vs. Goliath, the victory this time went to Goliath after Calgary, a team drawing players from a metro population of approximately 1.2 million, broke the game wide open in the third inning. Powell fell behind 3-0 early, but fought to claim its first lead at the regional tournament with two runs in the second inning and two more in the top of the third to post a 4-3 advantage on the scoreboard.
From there, it was all Calgary. The lone Canadian team at this year's regional tournament blasted eight runs off Powell pitching in the bottom of the third and was never again threatened. The All-Stars maintained their composure to shut out Calgary in the fourth and fifth innings, but found themselves once again closed out in the sixth inning as three more north-of-the-border runs crossed home.
Powell faces tournament host Centralia, Wash., at 8 p.m. on Wednesday night in what has turned into a must-win contest for the All-Stars. Powell will have to win its final two games and receive some assistance from elsewhere within its pool bracket to advance to Saturday's semifinals.
Glad to find a result for the game...even if it is not a happy one!
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