North Whidbey nabs 3rd in district tournament | 11/12 Baseball

Published 8:14 am Friday, July 17, 2015

The North Whidbey 11/12 Little League baseball team finished third in the District 11 tournament after losing 10-0 in four innings to host South Whidbey Tuesday, July 14.

In other North Whidbey Little League action, the Junior (13/14) team plays in the state tournament at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 19, in Vancouver.

In Tuesday’s 11/12 game, South Whidbey used a six-run third inning to put the game away.

Several physical and mental errors hurt North Whidbey, according to coach Jerry Newton.

Winning pitcher Brent Batchelor finished with a two-hitter, striking out 10 of the 13 batters he faced.

George Dailey led off the game with a double and Will Rankin singled in the third inning for North Whidbey’s only hits.

“Our coaching staff, parents and supporters could not be more proud of their efforts despite the final outcome,” Newton said. “Whether they realize it now, or later, everyone knows they gave their best effort, and many positive life lessons will come to fruition for them because of this sporting event.”

South Whidbey came through the losers’ bracket to capture the district title, beating Sedro-Woolley twice in the championship series.