2025 Pirates Win Big Over Bombers for Inaugural 28+ Alamo MSBL Title
Alamo MSBL, 28+ Division
Pirates 12, Bombers 6
Submitted by GameChanger Media
The Pirates got on the board in the top of the first inning after Justin Amesquita singled down the right field line, Hector Esquivel singled to left field, and Caleb Gonzales grounded out, each scoring one run.
A fielder’s choice by Michael Camarillo extended the Pirates’ lead to 4-0 in the top of the third inning.
The Pirates committed an error, which helped the Bombers tie the game at six in the bottom of the eighth.
The Pirates flipped the game on its head in the top of the tenth, scoring six runs on six hits to take the lead, 12-6. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Jose Solarzano on the tenth pitch of the at-bat that drove in two.
Jarret Flores led things off on the mound for the Pirates. The starting pitcher allowed four hits and two runs (zero earned) over four and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking three
Jose Rodriguez earned the win for Pirates. The right-handed pitcher gave up eight hits and four runs (zero earned) over five and one-third innings, striking out eight and walking two.
JR Voyles started on the hill for Bombers. The pitcher surrendered three hits and two runs (one earned) over two-thirds of an inning, striking out none and walking one.
Michael Smith took the loss for the Bombers. The hurler went nine innings, giving up nine runs (eight earned) on 13 hits, striking out four, and walking six. The pitcher surrendered three hits and two runs (one earned) over two-thirds of an inning, striking out none and walking one.
The Pirates tallied 17 hits in the game. Jorge De Anda, Pirates’ number eight hitter, led the team with three hits in four at-bats. Esquivel led the Pirates with three runs batted in. The outfielder went 2-for-4 on the day.
Flores, Camarillo, and Valdo Reyes each collected multiple hits for the Pirates. Solarzano led them with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying seven walks for the game. The Pirates turned one double play in the game.
The Bombers amassed 12 hits in the game. Bryan Wyatt led them with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-5 on the day. Bryce Sorbel led the Bombers with three hits in three at-bats.
Added Pirates’ manager Johnny Saenz, “15-3 in our first season together! This team has fought, struggled, and left their heart on the field all year. To say that I’m proud is an understatement. We also managed to win 14 games in a row! Proud doesn’t even begin to cover it.”