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Game 1  DCTC 2 Mott CC 1 10 Innings

Bergstad's Walkoff Picture Perfect Ending In The Blue Knights's Victory Over Mott CC at Publix Field at Joker Merchant Stadium

• A walk-off single propelled The Blue Knights to a decisive, dramatic victory over Mott CC, 2-1. The game was tied at one with The Blue Knights batting in the bottom of the tenth when Dylan Bergstad singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.
• The pitching was strong on both sides. The Blue Knights pitchers struck out 11, while Mott CC pitchers sat down 15.
• The Blue Knights evened things up at one in the bottom of the sixth inning. An error scored one run for The Blue Knights.
• Dalton Hoffman led the The Blue Knights to victory on the pitcher's mound. He lasted three innings, allowing zero hits and zero runs while striking out four and walking one.
• Rabb took the loss for Mott CC. He went two innings, allowing one run on three hits, striking out three and walking one.
• Gates started the game for Mott CC. He surrendered one run on one hit over seven innings, striking out 12. Justin King started the game for The Blue Knights. He surrendered one run on one hit over seven innings, striking out seven.
• Bergstad led The Blue Knights with two hits in four at bats. The Blue Knights didn't commit a single error in the field. Caleb Zoda had the most chances in the field with 13.

Game 2  DCTC 14 Mott CC 3

Fifth Inning Plays Key Role in The Blue Knights Blow Out Over Mott CC

• The Blue Knights defeated Mott CC 14-3 on Wednesday thanks to a timely nine runs in a big fifth inning. The Blue Knights's big bats in the inning were led by singles by Chad O'Hehir and Jeison Morillo, a triple by Morillo, a home run by Blaze Hogie, and a double by Mike Vohnoutka.
• The Blue Knights got things started in the first inning when Morillo singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.
• The Blue Knights notched nine runs in the fifth inning. The rally was led by singles by O'Hehir and Morillo, a triple by Morillo, a home run by Hogie, and a double by Vohnoutka.
• Jake Wensmann got the win for The Blue Knights. He went five innings, allowing three runs on eight hits and striking out seven. Jeffery Moore threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.
• Lesniak took the loss for Mott CC. He lasted four and two-thirds innings, allowing four hits and four runs while striking out six.
• The Blue Knights totaled ten hits in the game. Morillo and Travis Schmidt all managed multiple hits for The Blue Knights. Morillo went 3-for-5 at the plate to lead The Blue Knights in hits. The Blue Knights stole six bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Brad Goulet led the way with two.
• Mott CC saw the ball well today, racking up nine hits in the game. Rivera and Sharpe each racked up multiple hits for Mott CC. Rivera led Mott CC with three hits in four at bats.

Game 3  DCTC 8 CC of Rhode Island 2

The Blue Knights Defeats CC of Rhode Island in a Blow-Out Victory

• The Blue Knights cruised to an easy victory over CC of Rhode Island 8-2 on Thursday
• The Blue Knights fired up the offense in the first inning, when Caleb Zoda doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring three runs.
• The Blue Knights scored four runs in the second inning. Cody Gruenhagen, Travis Schmidt, Jeison Morillo, and Zoda all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.
• Alex Winslow earned the win for The Blue Knights. He allowed four hits and two runs over six innings, striking out eight. Peter Grassl threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.
• Gutelius took the loss for CC of Rhode Island. He allowed one hit and one run over four innings, striking out three and walking zero.
• Grossguth started the game for CC of Rhode Island. He allowed seven hits and seven runs over three innings, striking out five.
• Gruenhagen led The Blue Knights with two hits in three at bats.

Game 4  Kirkwood 17 DCTC 1

The Blue Knights Loses Lead Early in Defeat

• The Blue Knights watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 17-1 loss to Kirkwood CC on Thursday. Kirkwood CC scored on an error and a home run by Jackson in the second inning.
• The The Blue Knights struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Kirkwood CC, giving up 17 runs.
• Kirkwood CC opened up scoring in the second inning, when an error scored two runs for Kirkwood CC.
• Stalzer was credited with the victory for Kirkwood CC. He went six innings, allowing one run on three hits and striking out two. McLaughlin threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.
• Alex Farley took the loss for The Blue Knights. He allowed six hits and six runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out five.
• Dylan Bergstad, Jeison Morillo, Trent Fredenburg, and Mike Vohnoutka each managed one hit to lead The Blue Knights.

Game 5  Lakeland 11 DCTC 10

The Blue Knights Drops Game to Lakeland CC After Late Score

• The Blue Knights lost the lead late in an 11-10 defeat to Lakeland CC on Saturday. The game was tied at ten with Lakeland CC batting in the top of the seventh when #9's sac fly scored one run for Lakeland CC.
• The Blue Knights collected nine hits and Lakeland CC had 11 in the high-scoring affair.
• The Blue Knights opened up scoring in the first inning, when Jeison Morillo singled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run.
• After Lakeland CC scored two runs in the top of the third, The Blue Knights answered with two of their own. Lakeland CC scored when Detering doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs. The Blue Knights then answered when Caleb Zoda singled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs.
• The Blue Knights tallied three runs in the sixth inning. Morillo and Zoda each drove in runs during the inning.
• Widrig toed the rubber for Lakeland CC. He went seven innings, allowing ten runs on nine hits and striking out five.
• Tanner Berwald toed the rubber for The Blue Knights. He went four and two-thirds innings, allowing five runs on four hits and striking out three. Dylan Bergstad and Jeffery Moore entered the game from the bullpen, throwing one and two-thirds innings and two-thirds of an inning respectively.
• The Blue Knights collected nine hits. Brad Goulet and Zoda all managed multiple hits for The Blue Knights. Zoda and Goulet each managed two hits to lead The Blue Knights.

Game 6 DCTC 9 Lakeland 6

Goulet Shines at the Plate in The Blue Knights Victory Over Lakeland CC

• Brad Goulet did the opposing team no favors on Saturday, picking up four hits over four at bats and leading The Blue Knights to a 9-6 win over Lakeland CC. Goulet homered in the third, doubled in the fourth, and singled in the sixth.
• Both pitching staffs had their hands full, frequently dealing with runners on base. The Blue Knights collected 12 hits and Lakeland CC had nine.
• Lakeland CC took an early lead in the second inning. Marlowe hit into a fielder's choice, scoring one run.
• The Blue Knights took the lead for good with two runs in the third inning. In the third Goulet hit a solo homer and Caleb Zoda singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.
• The Blue Knights notched three runs in the sixth inning. The offensive onslaught by The Blue Knights was led by Goulet, Nolan Baier, and Cody Gruenhagen, who each had RBIs in the inning.
• Dalton Hoffman took the win for The Blue Knights. He allowed seven hits and five runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out four. Dominic Maietta threw two and a third innings in relief out of the bullpen. Maietta recorded the last seven outs to earn the save for The Blue Knights.
• #5 took the loss for Lakeland CC. He allowed 11 hits and nine runs over seven innings, striking out six and walking zero.
• The Blue Knights collected 12 hits on the day. Goulet, Zoda, Gus Newman, and Baier each had multiple hits for The Blue Knights. Goulet led The Blue Knights with four hits in four at bats.

Game 7 Niagara County 4 DCTC 2 8 innings

The Blue Knights Falls to Niagara County CC in extras

• The Blue Knights stayed in it until the end, but Niagara County CC pulled away late in a 4-2 victory on Monday. The game was tied at two with Niagara County CC batting in the top of the eighth when Rivera homered on a 2-0 count, scoring two runs.
• In the bottom of the sixth inning, The Blue Knights tied things up at two. Brad Goulet hit a solo homer.
• Jeffery Moore took the loss for The Blue Knights. He went two-thirds of an inning, allowing one run on one hit and walking zero.
• Justin King started the game for The Blue Knights. He allowed three hits and three runs over seven and a third innings, striking out eight. Burmaster started the game for Niagara County CC. He lasted seven innings, allowing four hits and two runs while striking out 11.
• Jeison Morillo, Trent Fredenburg, Goulet, and Ian Walker each managed one hit to lead The Blue Knights

Game 8 Niagara County 5 DCTC 2

The Blue Knights Loses Lead Early in Defeat

• The Blue Knights watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 5-2 loss to Niagara County CC on Monday. Niagara County CC scored on a single by Boldt, a double by Lawrence, a groundout by Oconnor, and a single by Chiarenza in the second inning.
• After The Blue Knights scored one run in the top of the fourth, Niagara County CC answered with one of their own. The Blue Knights scored when Blaze Hogie hit a solo homer. Niagara County CC then answered when Gruarin's sac fly scored one run for Niagara County CC.
• Beyer got the win for Niagara County CC. He lasted seven innings, allowing five hits and two runs while striking out 14.
• Jake Wensmann took the loss for The Blue Knights. He lasted five innings, allowing seven hits and five runs while striking out three.
• The Blue Knights totaled six hits in the game. Trent Fredenburg and Hogie all collected multiple hits for The Blue Knights. Hogie and Fredenburg each collected two hits to lead The Blue Knights. The Blue Knights was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Caleb Zoda made the most plays with eight.

Game 9 DCTC 6 Sussex County 0

Pitching By Winslow Shuts Out Sussex County CC, The Blue Knights Takes The Win

• Alex Winslow threw a shutout to lead The Blue Knights past Sussex County CC 6-0 on Tuesday.
• The Blue Knights tallied three runs in the seventh inning. Nolan Baier and Brad Goulet all drove in runs in the frame.
• A single by Franco in the fourth inning was a positive for Sussex County CC.
• Winslow was the winning pitcher for The Blue Knights. He allowed four hits and zero runs over seven innings, striking out six and walking one.
• The Blue Knights totaled nine hits. Ian Walker, Caleb Zoda, and Baier all managed multiple hits for The Blue Knights. Baier, Zoda, and Walker each collected two hits to lead The Blue Knights. The Blue Knights was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Zoda made the most plays with six.

Game 10 Sussex County 5 DCTC 4

The Blue Knights Can't Quite Erase 4-Run Deficit in Loss to Sussex County CC

• Despite a 4-run deficit in the sixth inning, The Blue Knights almost came all the way back, eventually falling 5-4 to Sussex County CC on Tuesday. The Blue Knights scored three runs on a double in the sixth inning.
• The Blue Knights fell behind early in the loss. Sussex County CC scored on a single by Lagreca in the first inning and a double by Kazama in the second inning.
• In the first inning, Sussex County CC got their offense started. Lagreca drove in one when he singled.
• The Blue Knights scored three runs in the sixth inning. The Blue Knights scored its runs on a double by Ben Humbert.
• Souza was the winning pitcher for Sussex County CC. He allowed seven hits and four runs over seven innings, striking out eight and walking one.
• Alex Farley took the loss for The Blue Knights. He allowed six hits and four runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out three.
• Humbert led The Blue Knights with two hits in three at bats.