Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans fell to McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets 7-5 on Tuesday at Mountain Brook High School.
McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets got on the board in the top of the first inning after Forbes doubled to right field, and Ryan grounded out, each scoring one run.
Shea homered to center field, which helped Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans tie the game at two in the bottom of the first.
McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets took the lead in the top of the second inning after Billingsley hit a sacrifice fly, Mahaffey singled down the left field line, and Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans committed an error, each scoring one run.
Ryan earned the win for McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets. The righty gave up six hits and three runs (two earned) over four innings, striking out five and walking one. Kearse took the loss for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans. The righty went seven innings, surrendering seven runs (four earned) on nine hits, striking out one and walking one.
Shea and Kearse each collected two hits for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans. Shea led Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans with three runs batted in. The shortstop went 2-for-4 on the day. Rape stole five bases. Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans ran wild on the base paths, collecting six stolen bases for the game. Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans turned one double play in the game.
Mahaffey led McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets with three hits in five at bats from the leadoff position. Forbes, Ryan, Wyatt, Mahaffey, and Billingsley each drove in one run for McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets. Freeman collected two hits for McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets in three at bats. Freeman stole two bases. McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets turned one double play in the game.