Windham Little League’s fall baseball team took the diamond with Westbrook at the Westbrook Little League Complex on Tuesday, Oct. 22 and Westbrook jumped to a big lead early, but Windham powered through. A small surge late in the game was enough to avoid a shutout for Windham, but not enough to surpass Westbrook’s lead and eventual 10-2 victory.
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| Windham sixth grader Bronson Bassett hits the ball into the air as he advances runners around the bases during a Fall Little League baseball game against Westbrook at the Westbrook Little League Complex on Tuesday, Oct. 22. PHOTO BY MATT PASCARELLA |
Early in the game, Westbrook took a pretty hefty lead. They scored five runs in the first inning, and another five in the third inning.
In the third inning there was a hard-hit ball to Windham shortstop and fifth grader Charlie Moore who made the catch with super quick hands.
In the fourth inning, Bassett singled to center field and then Windham sixth grader Caitlynn Halladay hit a ground ball, but unfortunately both were left on base.
After a walk, Windham sent three batters back to the dugout in the fourth inning. Even when Westbrook got hits, Windham held them on base.
“I think my team did really great,” said Moore. (Windham) kept up with the game; they didn’t give up and when I scored that first (run) they kept their heads up and after that ... they scored more after me. I went from second to third and then home because the other team wasn’t paying attention to the person on third, so I just had a chance to steal. Batting was good, contact was good, fielding was really good. We need a little bit more work (to make contact). Pitching was harder because the pitchers on Westbrook’s team had some good curveballs, so you really couldn’t keep up with them, like they’re coming at you, so you stepped out of the box and then it curves right back in and you’re like ‘oh come on.’”
After two walks in the sixth inning, Bassett grounds into a fielder’s choice, which eventually brought in Moore. Halladay singles on a ground ball and Bassett stole second base. After Windham sixth grader Kainen Pouliot singled, Bassett scored.
“Fall ball is an experience you have older players playing with younger players and trying to develop kids who haven’t played before,” said Windham Little League fall baseball coach Johnathan Bassett. “So, you’re looking to the newer players to help them out. They’re still learning the game ... so you’re trying to get experience for everybody as you’re looking toward the spring. The boys are consistently working hard at getting better, and always supporting one another. Basic fundamentals skills and game situations for the younger players always need improvement, but with confidence and effort, it will come.”<
In the third inning there was a hard-hit ball to Windham shortstop and fifth grader Charlie Moore who made the catch with super quick hands.
In the fourth inning, Bassett singled to center field and then Windham sixth grader Caitlynn Halladay hit a ground ball, but unfortunately both were left on base.
After a walk, Windham sent three batters back to the dugout in the fourth inning. Even when Westbrook got hits, Windham held them on base.
“I think my team did really great,” said Moore. (Windham) kept up with the game; they didn’t give up and when I scored that first (run) they kept their heads up and after that ... they scored more after me. I went from second to third and then home because the other team wasn’t paying attention to the person on third, so I just had a chance to steal. Batting was good, contact was good, fielding was really good. We need a little bit more work (to make contact). Pitching was harder because the pitchers on Westbrook’s team had some good curveballs, so you really couldn’t keep up with them, like they’re coming at you, so you stepped out of the box and then it curves right back in and you’re like ‘oh come on.’”
After two walks in the sixth inning, Bassett grounds into a fielder’s choice, which eventually brought in Moore. Halladay singles on a ground ball and Bassett stole second base. After Windham sixth grader Kainen Pouliot singled, Bassett scored.
“Fall ball is an experience you have older players playing with younger players and trying to develop kids who haven’t played before,” said Windham Little League fall baseball coach Johnathan Bassett. “So, you’re looking to the newer players to help them out. They’re still learning the game ... so you’re trying to get experience for everybody as you’re looking toward the spring. The boys are consistently working hard at getting better, and always supporting one another. Basic fundamentals skills and game situations for the younger players always need improvement, but with confidence and effort, it will come.”<
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