6/2/2019 3:36:54 PM
Pitching dominated the afternoon for teams royal and black. Aeden Alexander (2022 SS, Upland, CA) started things off for team Royal going two full while allowing no hits and fanning three. Alexander has a short arm with a three-quarters arm slot, and constantly stays compact with his delivery. He was pitching to all four quadrants nicely.
John Navarro (2020 OF, Honolulu, HI) topped out at 83 mph for team black and went three full innings while striking out four. He was having success with his slider which had a nice 10-to-4 side to side shape to it, and was throwing it confidently in any count.
Jerin Poopaa (2020 MIF, Wahiawa, HI) also pitched well for team black throwing three strikeouts while showcasing solid command with all three pitches. His delivery is simple and effective. He was dropping his 11-to-5 curveball in for strikes while painting his fastball to both sides of the plate.
Anthony Ortiz (2020 SS, Montebello, CA) was the star of the game getting it done on both sides of the baseball. On the hill he went two full innings with three strikeouts and topped out at 86 mph. Early in his outing he was sitting 83-to-85 but once he touched 86, he began to sit it. He also showcased a four pitch mix which included a split finger that he mixed in back and fourth with his straight change and 11-to-4 shaped breaking ball. At the dish he went 1-for-3 with a run and a smoked double to the right field fence late in the ball game.
Team royal and team black ended the game in a tie 2-2.