Daniel Queen Hits Fourth Home Run in as Many At Bats

Daniel Queen, Bainbridge Island superstar little leaguer, hit his fourth home run in his fourth at bat as the entire nation watched on with interest. The sky is the limit for this nine year old who previously played in his own fantasy league and now is making those dreams come true on the diamond.

In other news…..the MBC 13’s extended their winning streak to three games by beating the Rainiers last night, 11-3. Prior to the game, promising young catcher Mitchell Smith was traded to the Rainiers for a player to be named later.

A slow start (again!) put MBC down three runs early. Mitchell Smith’s two run single in the first started their ball rolling, and Mitchell gave the Rainiers a third run with a towering sacrifice fly in the third.

MBC started their comeback in the bottom of the third. Tino Peleti crushed a triple to deep right with Nick Reeves on first and scored when the Rainiers mishandled the relay. MBC took the lead for good with a seven run fifth inning; notching six hits including another monster triple by Tino Peleti.

Tino, Nick Reeves, and Stuart Fairchild were all 2-3, Ryan Doerfluer was 2-4 and hits were recorded by Keenan Heller, Peter Rakita (double) and Spencer Hogger.

The pitching duties were shared by Stuart Fairchild (one inning), Spencer Hogger (three great innings) and Tino Peleti.

At the conclusion of the game, coach Cougan stunned the Rainiers by choosing Mitchell Smith as the player to be named later, thus in effect; Mitchell had been traded for himself. MBC is delighted to have this player back in the fold (and appreciates his willingness to help out the cause to get a non-league game in, Thank you Mitchell, we missed you – and did you have to stick it to us like you did?).