Thursday, July 08, 2004
Auburn Majors
bounce back
By Journal Sports
Staff
The Auburn Major Division All-Stars rebounded
from a loss in the first round with a 13-0 shutout of Foresthill
Wednesday in the Area 1 Tournament in Rocklin.
Nick Linthicum
and Tim Bendana combined on a no-hitter for Auburn as the game was
halted after four innings on the 10-run mercy rule. Linthicum struck
out six batters in three innings and Bendana opened the game with
one hitless inning.
Michael Gray had a three-run home run for
Auburn and added an RBI-single. Ryan Lipsmeyer had a pair of doubles
and scored three runs and Travis Tidd had two singles and scored one
run. Matt Stuck had a double and an RBI and Linthicum smacked a solo
homer.
Auburn will resume play today, taking on host Tri-City
at 5 p.m.
9 and 10-year-olds
Auburn 21, Foresthill 1 —
The Auburn All-Stars rolled past the home-standing Foresthill squad
in a game called after four innings due to the 10-run mercy
rule.
Peter Denham got the win on the mound and Tyler
Lipsmeyer pitched an inning in relief. Lipsmeyer was also a key at
the plate, going 3-for-5.
Timmy Smith had a big game, going
3-for-4 with a double and 4 RBIs. A.J. Sanchez had a single and 2
RBIs and Harley Sauer had a key hit during a third-inning
rally.
Auburn will play either Lincoln or Rocklin on Friday
at 5 p.m. in Foresthill.
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