What A Game! Atkinson Rallies Past Orchard

Multiple lead changes, stellar defensive plays and clutching hitting highlighted Atkinson's 10-9 victory over Orchard Saturday in the Quad County Peewee Tournament.

Atkinson opened the contest with an inside-the-park home run by Caden Lech to take an early 1-0 lead.

With runners on the bases, an error allowed Preston Hoke and Sam Cheatum to score in the third for Orchard.

Atkinson responded with two runs in the bottom half of the inning to reclaim the lead.

Cody Wiekersham knotted the game at three with a RBI double in Orchard's next at bat.

Atkinson answered with a four-run fourth to take back the momentum. With the bases loaded, a fielder's choice allowed the first run to score and Simon Addison followed with a bases clearing triple.

Orchard did not go away and tallied six runs in the inning to take a 9-7 advantage into the bottom of the fifth.

Atkinson rallied with a two-run triple by Mason Crumirine to tie the game and Drake Nemetz ended the game with a single to center.

Wyatt Shabram nearly pitched the whole game for Orchard, coming out of the game only for the final batter.

Orchard's magical tournament run comes to an end, while Atkinson awaits the winner of Laurel and Plainview today at 6 p.m.