In a tense moment during the game, Fox Creek’s Lawson Lewis led off with a crucial single in the 10th inning, setting the stage for a momentum shift. Despite holding a two-run lead, the team still needed to secure three more outs to clinch the region title, as the Rebels were not giving up easily.
Gillespie had full confidence in Greene’s abilities at the plate, particularly praising his skills in small-ball situations. After Greene successfully executed a sacrifice bunt to bring Lewis home and secure an extra run, Hank Greene’s sacrifice bunt helped move Lewis into scoring position.
Facing a challenging situation with the bases loaded, Gillespie decided to bring in Kale Williford to pitch. Williford, with very little prior pitching experience in the season, managed to stay composed despite feeling nervous. With the support of the team’s defense, Williford was able to deliver the final three outs which led to a celebratory moment as the dugout emptied onto the field to rejoice in the victory.
Reflecting on the game, Horton expressed his pride in
