Mariners quiet Yankees

The Mariners shut out the Yankees, 11-0, in recent Costa Mesa

American Little League Majors Division action.

Mariner catcher Chris Gute blasted a two-run homer, scoring

Brandon Kelly, to give the Mariners a 2-0 lead in the first inning

and they kept the pressure on from there.

Several Mariners followed with hits including Mike Kelly, Austin

Bagby, Brandon Kelly and Roland Wood. David Hovdestad laid down a

sacrifice bunt to assist the offense while alert baserunning by Ryan

Boulger, Kelly, Wood and Scott Beach also helped.

The Yankees loaded the bases several times, but the Mariners’

defense prevailed.

Kelly and Mike Molina pitched for the Mariners. Kelly pitched four

innings while Molina retired the side in order in the sixth to seal

the victory.

Nico Sauceda, Hovdestad, Bagby and Beach showed steady defense.

In Minor A action:

* Mariners 2, Rockies 1

P.J. Maloney tossed a complete-game no-hitter, allowing only one

walk while striking out 11 in the Mariners’ win.

Tommy Stephens and Kyle Peterson each played solid defense at

third base and center field, respectively, while J.T. McLucky drove

in both Mariner runs.

Tyler Sheffner had two hits while Stephens, Maloney and Martin

Myszynski each added singles.

* Mariners 5, Padres 4

Maloney had three hits for the Mariners in a close game.

McLucky, Nathan Olson and Stephens also hit safely while Myszynski

scored one run.

Stephens picked up the win with Sheffner collecting the save. Nick

Berg and Tyler Sullivan pitched well for the Padres. Sullivan, Nick

Fowler, Adam Miller and John Starkey each added hits.

In Farm play:

* Angels 15, Yankees 12

Joshua Ring hit two home runs to lead the Angels.

Gabriel Montemayor scored four runs and Stephen Mantei scored

three.

The Yankees didn’t score until the third inning as Angel center

fielder Liam Shillington accounted for two outs.

Nicholas Meldrum covered first base well and shortstop Austin Beck

touched second to end an inning.