In what would appear to have been a huge mismatch based on the records of the two teams, DE Post 1 traveled south to Woodbridge HS to take on Post 3 on Sunday, July 9th in a DH. As they say, though, its why you play the games.
Game 1:
After falling behind 5-1 in the 2nd inning, Post 1 scored 5 runs over the 5th, 6th, and 7th innings to take a 1 run lead. Milford tied it in the bottom of the 7th to force extra innings. Luke Wilhelm knocked in Sean Gilardi to give Post 1 the lead in the top of the 9th. Mike Serafin had 3 hits and an RBI for Post 1. Brian and Sean Gilardi each had doubles, singles, and an RBI a piece. Brian Gilardi picked up the win in relief and Oliver Campbell earned the 3 outs save. Sam Erving and Holden Bailey each had 2 hits for Milford.
Post 1: #6 Gilardi, Wilhelm, Coutillo, #21 Gilardi each had 2 hits apiece. Michael Serafin led the way with 3 hits for Post 1. Gilardi and Gifford also doubled.
For Post 3, Sam Ervin lead the way with 2 hits including a double. Dorin Emerick also doubled.
Pitch Counts:
Post 1 - #12 - 73pitches; Ludman - 16pitches; Gilardi - 37 pitches; #Campbell- 9 pitches
Post 3 - Bullock - 102 pitches
Game 2:
In the top of the 7th, Sean Gilardi beat out a 2 out infield single to keep the game alive, and then Michael Cautillo knocked in Mike Serafin to tie the game for Post 1 and force extra innings. Post 1 exploded for 6 runs in the top of the 8th inning to put Milford away. Mike Serafin had 3 hits, including a 2 run homer during a 5 RBI day. Brian Gilardi also had 3 hits, while Luke Wilhelm, Oliver Campbell, and Michael Cautillo each had 2 hits. Sam Erving and Holden Bailey each doubled for Milford.
Extra Base Hits or other outstanding plays:
Post 1:
HR: Serafin
Post 3:
2B: Erving, Bailey
Winning Pitcher/Relievers with Pitch counts: Luke Wilhelm (91), WP – Oliver Campbell (34), Brian Gilardi (5)
Losing Pitcher/Relievers with Pitch Counts: McMahon (115), LP - Savage (17), Hanson (20)
