Minor TOC Results, Northridge Cubs vs. Arden Blue Jays

Northridge Cubs 9 – Arden Blue Jays 8 (7 innings)

The Northridge Cubs outlasted the Arden Blue Jays. The game started on Monday and ended on Tuesday after it was suspended for darkness. A well-struck single with the bases loaded and two outs by Northridge ended the game in extra innings.

The Blue Jays streaked out to a 5-0 lead in the top of the first using only 5 batters. Josh Davis capped the inning with a booming inside the park home run.

The Cubs chipped away, finally taking an 8-6 lead in the 4th inning. The Blue Jays tied the score in the top of the 6th. JP McKeever singled and later scored on a hard hit ground ball by Carter Benbrook. Ryan Nixon then scored the 8th run by alertly swiping home on a wild pitch.

The Blue Jays forced extra innings with a remarkable play at the plate. With two outs and a runner on second, the Cubs hit a solid single to left field. Ryan Maves cleanly played the ball and made a strong relay to JP McKeever. JP turned and made a perfect throw the plate where Ryan Nixon caught the ball and made a great tag ahead of the sliding runner.

Unfortunately, the Blue Jays could not score in their half of the 7th inning. The Cubs loaded the bases with no one out, but Cole Ramazzini bore down and got the next two batters. The first on a force out at the plate on a ball hit back to the mound and the second on a strike out. That is when the ruling to suspend the game was made.

The Blue Jays showed a ton of heart and class during both days of this crazy game. They made Arden Little League proud. Go Twins!