The Garfield Heights Bulldogs Varsity's Dominic Groppi comes through in the clutch, upends Valley Forge, 6-3
Dominic Groppi brought home the winning run to give the Garfield Heights Bulldogs Varsity the lead in the sixth inning, as the Garfield Heights Bulldogs Varsity hung on to beat Valley Forge 6-3 on Tuesday.
With the score tied at two, Groppi came to the plate and doubled, scoring Nathan Louis.
Groppi had two extra-base hits for the Garfield Heights Bulldogs Varsity.
Isaiah Thompson recorded the win for the Garfield Heights Bulldogs Varsity. He allowed three runs over seven innings. Thompson struck out 11, walked one and gave up 10 hits.
The Garfield Heights Bulldogs Varsity's Tyler Corradi, Groppi, Louis and Teddy Sovey combined for 11 hits and three RBIs.
Russell couldn't get it done on the rubber for Valley Forge, taking a loss.
In the bottom of the second, Valley Forge grabbed the early lead, 2-0. Valley Forge's threat began with a double by Sullivan. Miesterics singled, plating Nolan and Yurik.
The Garfield Heights Bulldogs Varsity tied the game in the fifth on a steal of home.
After pushing across one run in the bottom of the seventh, Valley Forge faced just a 6-3 deficit. A solo home run by #9 sparked Valley Forge's rally. Thompson got the last out, as Valley Forge's Andrews struck out.