Niki Cunningham
Sports Editor
The Susanville Minor All-Stars went undefeated outscoring their opponents 61-5 to win the 2016 District 48 Championship. The tournament took place in Susanville on June 17th-21st.
On June 17, Susanville took on Quincy and came out on top 12-3. Tyler Zahniser started on the mound going 3 innings giving up 3 runs on 4 walks, no hits and 3 k’s. Seth Mallery followed Zahniser on the mound pitching 2 innings. Mallery had 4 k’s, gave up 1 walk, no hits, and no runs. Matthew Battey came in to pitch in the 6th to finish out the game. Battey had 1 k and did not give up any hits or runs. At the plate Nash Osborn had 2 RBI, Seth Mallery went 2 for 4, Sutter Moss 2 for 4 with 2 RBI, Tyler Zahniser 2 for 4 with 2 RBI, Connor Wolcott 1 for 1 with 1 RBI, and Jack Wright 1 for 1 with 1 RBI.
Game two for Susanville took place on June 23rd against Modoc. Seth Mallery got the start on the mound and went 3 innings giving up 2 hits, 2 walks, 1 run and had 7 k’s. Mallery was followed by Reese Chappius who pitched .2 innings with 2 walks, 2 k’s, no hits and no runs. Sutter Moss came in to finish out the game in the 4th giving up a walk and striking out the last batter to end the game. At the plate for Susanville Nash Osborn and Tyler Zahniser led the team, each going 3 for 3 with 3 RBI. Tucker Schall went 1 for 2 with 1 RBI, Matthew Battey 1 for 1 with 1 RBI, and Reece Chappius was 1 for 3. Susanville had 11 runs on 9 hits and only gave up 1 run to beat Modoc 11-1.
The next game for Susanville was on June 19th against Chester. Reece Chappius pitched a complete 4 inning game against Chester. He was backed by great defense from Seth Mallery, Sutter Moss and Jarin Wheeler. Chappius had 2 k’s, 1 walk and threw a no hitter, shut out. Chappius was supported at the plate by his teammates with 22 hits putting 26 runs on the board! Nash Osborn went 2 for 3 with 2 RBI, Seth Mallery 3 for 5 with 1 RBI, Sutter Moss 3 for 4 with 2 RBI, Tyler Zahniser 4 for 5 with 6 RBI, Reece Chappius 4 for 5 with 6 RBI, Connor Wolcott 1 for 3 with 2 RBI, James Lynn 1 for 3 with 1 RBI, Beck Williams 1 for 2 with 2 RBI, Matthew Battey had 1 RBI and Jack Heimbigner had 1 RBI. Susanville defeated Chester in 4 innings by a score of 26-0. This win earned them a trip to the championship game.
On June 18th, Susanville faced Greenville in the Championship game. Sutter Moss started on the mound for Susanville pitching 3 innings. Moss gave up 6 walks, no hits, 1 run and had 3 k’s. Matthew Battey finished the game on the mound. Battey went 3 innings giving up 2 walks, 1 hit, no runs, and had 4 k’s. At the plate Nash Osborn was 2 for 5 with 2 RBI, Sutter Moss 2 for 5 with 3 RBI, Tyler Zahniser 2 for 4 with 2 RBI, Reece Chappius 2 for 4 with 2 RBI, Connor Wolcott 1 for 1, and Beck Williams 1 for 1. Susanville beat Greenville 12-1 to win the District 48 Championship!
The boys will play for the Section Championship July 16-21 right here in Susanville!
Manager Terry Jackson, Coach Jimmy Lynn, Coach Mike Chappius
Connor Wolcott, Tyler Zahniser, Reece Chappius, Sutter Moss, Mtthew Battey, James Lynn, Jack Wright
Jack Heimbigner, Jarin Wheeler, Tucker Schall, Seth Mallery, Beck WIllaims, Nash Osborn
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