Firehouse Softwash Holds Off Essroc in EHLL Girls' Softball Action

May 30, 2009
By: John Keuvelaar

Never say die was the cry for Essroc as the looked to make a late inning comeback against Firehouse. But the fifth inning runs were not enough to overtake the CarWashers early lead as Firehouse held on for a 10-3 win.

Firehouse scored early in the first inning. After a walk to Aimee, Jessica and Brianna stroked on back to back doubles. This gave the CarWashers a 3-0 lead.

Firehouse was able to add another run in the third. Emily singled to lead off the inning. She then worked her way around the base paths to give her team a 4-0 lead.

Firehouse expanded their lead in the fourth inning to 7-0. After Jessica reached base and Brianna was hit by a pitch, Emily hit a double bringing in the two runs then later scored herself.

Essroc then started a rally thanks to help from Firehouse. After loading the bases on walks, Marissa doubled in the three runs tightening up the score to 7-3.

But late inning walks helped Firehouse to get back those three runs and build a 10-3 lead and the eventual final score.

Firehouse plays Monday at 5pm when they take on E-H Lions Club.

Essroc takes on Vassar at 7pm Wednesday.



This pitch is "just a bit inside."
(MyBayCity Photo by John Keuvelaar)

Weller hustles back to the base as the throw comes in.
(MyBayCity Photo by John Keuvelaar)

Sara Reinhardt hauls this fly in.
(MyBayCity Photo by John Keuvelaar)

Emily is safe at first.
(MyBayCity Photo by John Keuvelaar)

The ball comes loose on this home plate collision.
(MyBayCity Photo by John Keuvelaar)

And the pitch.
(MyBayCity Photo by John Keuvelaar)

A nice throw from the outfield.
(MyBayCity Photo by John Keuvelaar)

Dirt flies on this play at third.
(MyBayCity Photo by John Keuvelaar)