Diamond Hawgs 12U Softball

Diamond Hawgs Loses Despite Out Hitting Knockouts (Tournament Game 7)

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Diamond Hawgs fell 6-4 to Knockouts on Saturday despite out-hitting them five to four. This ended the Hawgs state championship bid. Bella S led Diamond Hawgs with two hits.

Diamond Hawgs fought back after falling down by six runs in the third inning. The comeback fell just short though. Diamond Hawgs closed the gap by scoring on an error, an error, and a single.

Knockouts jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after #10 singled, scoring one run, #14 doubled, scoring three runs, and #25 singled, scoring one run.

A ground out by #14 extended the Knockouts lead to 6-0 in the bottom of the third inning.

#4 stepped in the circle first for Knockouts. They gave up three hits and one run over three and one-third innings, striking out one and walking one.

Allison L and Izzy A each drove in one run for Diamond Hawgs.

#14 seized on their opportunities, leading Knockouts with three runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup. The second baseman went 1-for-2 on the day. #9, #10, #14, and #25 each collected one hit for Knockouts. #5 led Knockouts with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing six walks for the game. Knockouts turned one double play in the game.

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Diamond Hawgs Walk-Off In Nail-Biter Against Tk Peaches (Tournament Game 6)

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It came down to the wire on Saturday, as Diamond Hawgs grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 7-6, over Tk Peaches. Diamond Hawgs were down 6-5 in the bottom of the third inning when Izzy A singled, scoring two runs.

Tk Peaches got on the board in the top of the first inning after #7 grounded out, #4 tripled, and Diamond Hawgs committed an error, each scoring one run.

Diamond Hawgs tied the game in the bottom of the first thanks to a walk by Allison L, and a double by Vanessa B.

Tk Peaches took the lead in the top of the second. #3 singled, scoring two runs, to give Tk Peaches the upper hand, 5-3.

Tk Peaches added one run in the third after #1 singled.

Diamond Hawgs captured the lead, 7-6, in the bottom of the third when Lucy K doubled, scoring one run, and Izzy singled, scoring two runs.

Elizabeth A stepped in the circle first for Diamond Hawgs. They gave up four hits and six runs (three earned) over three innings, striking out one and walking three. #4 stepped in the circle first for Tk Peaches. They surrendered three hits and seven runs (six earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking eight.

Izzy, Lucy, and Vanessa each collected one hit for Diamond Hawgs. Izzy and Vanessa each drove in two runs for Diamond Hawgs. Allison paced Diamond Hawgs with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, tallying eight walks for the game. Izzy stole two bases.

#3 led Tk Peaches with two hits in two at bats. #7, #3, and #4 each drove in one run for Tk Peaches.

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Diamond Hawgs Surge Past Sandlot Sisters Thanks To Big Second Inning (Tournament Game 5)

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Diamond Hawgs defeated Sandlot Sisters 12-0 on Saturday thanks in part to seven runs in the second inning. an error scored two runs, Allison L drew a walk, scoring one run, Elizabeth A drew a walk, scoring one run, Eden R drew a walk, scoring one run, Bella S drew a walk, scoring one run, and #3 induced Izzy A to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored.

Diamond Hawgs jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Gracie B singled, scoring one run, Allison drew a walk, scoring one run, Lucy K singled, scoring two runs, and Vanessa B tripled, scoring one run.

Elizabeth earned the win for Diamond Hawgs. The right-handed pitcher allowed zero hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out none and walking none. Parker stepped in the circle first for Sandlot Sisters. They gave up five hits and nine runs (eight earned) over one inning, striking out none and walking six.

Gracie provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Diamond Hawgs with three runs batted in. They went 1-for-2 on the day. Gracie, Lexie H, Lucy, Vanessa, and Bella each collected one hit for Diamond Hawgs. Diamond Hawgs had patience at the plate, tallying 10 walks for the game. Allison and Eden led the team with two free passes each. Gracie, Izzy, and Bella each stole multiple bases for Diamond Hawgs. Diamond Hawgs stole seven bases in the game. Diamond Hawgs didn't commit a single error in the field. Vanessa had the most chances in the field with five.

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Second-Inning Spurt Lead Diamond Hawgs Past D&A Farm (Tournament Game 4)

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Diamond Hawgs defeated D&A Farm 11-2 on Saturday thanks in part to seven runs in the second inning. Eden R drew a walk, scoring one run, #21 induced Bella S to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Izzy A grounded out, scoring one run, #21 induced Lexie H to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Gracie B drew a walk, scoring one run, and #21 induced Allison L to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored.

D&A Farm opened the scoring in the first after #25 grounded out, scoring one run.

Diamond Hawgs took the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Lexie singled, Gracie singled, and , each scoring one run.

Vanessa B hit a solo home run to center field in the bottom of the third for the Diamond Hawgs.

Elizabeth A earned the win for Diamond Hawgs. The reliever surrendered three hits and one run (zero earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking none. Gracie opened the game for Diamond Hawgs. The starting pitcher surrendered zero hits and one run (zero earned) over one-third of an inning, striking out none and walking two. #21 stepped in the circle first for D&A Farm. They allowed four hits and 11 runs (10 earned) over one and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking four.

Lexie drove the middle of the lineup, leading Diamond Hawgs with two runs batted in. They went 1-for-2 on the day. Vanessa, Diamond Hawgs's number seven hitter, led the team with two hits in two at-bats. Gracie stole three bases.

#25 led D&A Farm with one run batted in. #20, #8, and #4 each collected one hit for D&A Farm.

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Diamond Hawgs Triumph Over Blue HEAT (Tournament Game 3)

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Diamond Hawgs defeated Blue HEAT 6-4 on Saturday.

Diamond Hawgs opened the scoring in the first after Lexie H singled, scoring two runs.

Blue HEAT captured the lead, 3-2, in the bottom of the first when #25 singled, scoring two runs, and #8 grounded out, scoring one run.

In the top of the second inning, Diamond Hawgs went back into the lead after Izzy A walked, Lexie walked, and Lucy K grounded out, each scoring one run.

Lexie hit a solo home run to left field in the top of the fourth for the Diamond Hawgs.

Elizabeth A earned the win for Diamond Hawgs. The right-handed pitcher allowed three hits and two runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out two and walking two. #23 began the game for Blue HEAT. They allowed two hits and five runs over one and one-third innings, striking out two and walking five.

Lexie drove the middle of the lineup, leading Diamond Hawgs with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-2 on the day. Izzy paced Diamond Hawgs with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting five walks for the game.

#25 provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Blue HEAT with two runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. #25, #1, and #21 each collected one hit for Blue HEAT. #1 stole three bases. Blue HEAT stole six bases in the game. Blue HEAT were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. #23 made the most plays with one.

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Competitive Game Ends In Walkoff As Diamond Hawgs Falls To Knockouts (Tournament Game 2)

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Diamond Hawgs fell to Knockouts 9-8 on Saturday on the final play of the game. The game was tied at eight in the bottom of the fourth when an error scored one run.

Both teams exchanged the lead back-and-forth in the game, but Knockouts eventually took the lead for good thanks to an error in the fourth inning.

Diamond Hawgs were the first to get on the board in the first when Lexie H singled, scoring one run.

Knockouts took the lead in the bottom of the first. #4 singled, scoring two runs, to give Knockouts the lead, 2-1.

Diamond Hawgs took the lead, 5-2, in the top of the second thanks to singles by Gracie B, and Lexie.

Knockouts flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the third, scoring five runs on four hits to take a 7-5 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by #5 that drove in two.

Diamond Hawgs captured the lead, 8-7, in the top of the fourth after Harper M grounded out, Bella S was struck by a pitch, and Elizabeth A walked, each scoring one run.

Knockouts took the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning after #7 singled, and Diamond Hawgs committed an error, each scoring one run.

Elizabeth began the game for Diamond Hawgs. The righty gave up eight hits and nine runs (five earned) over three and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking one. #4 stepped in the circle first for Knockouts. They gave up six hits and seven runs over four innings, striking out three and walking five.

Gracie and Lexie were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Diamond Hawgs. Lexie provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Diamond Hawgs with three runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Elizabeth led Diamond Hawgs with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing five walks for the game. Bella stole two bases. Diamond Hawgs stole six bases in the game.

Knockouts accumulated eight hits in the game. #7 and #10 each collected two hits for Knockouts. #4 and #5 were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for Knockouts. Knockouts didn't commit a single error in the field. #4 had the most chances in the field with two.

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Bats Show Up In Diamond Hawgs Win Against Sandlot Sisters (Tournament Game 1)

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Both Diamond Hawgs and Sandlot Sisters had their offenses going on Saturday, but Diamond Hawgs eventually prevailed 10-9. Diamond Hawgs collected eight hits, while Sandlot Sisters had seven.

A walk by Bella S put Diamond Hawgs on the board in the top of the first.

A single by Hadley gave Sandlot Sisters the lead, 2-1, in the bottom of the first.

Diamond Hawgs jumped into the lead in the top of the second when Eden R grounded out, scoring one run, and Gracie B singled, scoring two runs.

Sandlot Sisters flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the second, scoring five runs on four hits to take a 7-4 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a home run to right field by #13 that drove in two.

Diamond Hawgs tied the game in the top of the fourth thanks to a single by Gracie, a fielder's choice by Lexie H, and a hit by a pitch.

Diamond Hawgs took the lead in the top of the fifth inning after Vanessa B walked, Lucy K singled, and Izzy A singled, each scoring one run.

Gracie earned the win for Diamond Hawgs. The starting pitcher surrendered seven hits and eight runs (six earned) over four and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking three. Ava led things off in the circle for Sandlot Sisters. The righty surrendered eight hits and nine runs over five innings, striking out six and walking eight.

Diamond Hawgs piled up eight hits in the game. Gracie provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Diamond Hawgs with three runs batted in. They went 2-for-3 on the day. Gracie and Lucy each collected two hits for Diamond Hawgs. Diamond Hawgs had a strong eye at the plate, piling up eight walks for the game. Allison L and Vanessa led the team with two free passes each.

Hadley and #13 each drove in two runs for Sandlot Sisters. Selena collected two hits for Sandlot Sisters in three at bats. Selena and Hadley each stole multiple bases for Sandlot Sisters. Sandlot Sisters turned one double play in the game.

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Finally getting around to pulling highlights from Saturday’s state tournament. I’ll post each game separately (as I get them downloaded). But first I want to say how incredibly proud I am of our girls.

USA Softball Arkansas Rec State Tournament 12u results

16 hours
7 games
Grueling heat...rain delays...
Our girls played more games than anyone there and came out at 4th! I am so dang proud of them for finding the grit to keep going in the loser's bracket all day after a second game loss. The team we lost to both times were the #2 team. And had we not been on game #7 and rather #4 like they were, we'd have probably come out on top. But what a season!! Some awesome bombs to the outfield! Amazing snags in the infield! Proud is such an understatement! Love my Diamond Hawgs!! 💎🐗🥎

Getting ready for state!

Gathered all the pics I could find from Saturday’s district tournament. Love these girls! 💎🐗🥎💪🔥💕