May 30, 2026 NWNC Elite 12U Gold - 9 vs. Knoxville Stars 12U - 8 - Bob Lewis Asheville, NC - Part 1

NWNC Elite Gold 12U built a 6-run lead in the second inning and then held off Knoxville Stars 12U's charge for a 9-8 victory on Saturday. Knoxville Stars 12U closed the gap by scoring on a walk, a fly out, a single, an error, and a double. NWNC Elite Gold 12U opened the scoring in the first after Nathan D homered to center field, scoring two runs. Maddox B hit a solo home run to left field in the bottom of the first for the Knoxville Stars 12U. NWNC Elite Gold 12U scored five runs on two hits in the top of the second inning. Kolton M H singled, scoring two runs, Carson I hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, and Eli M singled, scoring two runs. A double by Avery J M extended the NWNC Elite Gold 12U lead to 8-5 in the top of the third inning. Eli started on the bump for NWNC Elite Gold 12U. The starting pitcher gave up two hits and five runs (three earned) over one and one-third innings, striking out three and walking three. Grey R stepped on the bump first for Knoxville Stars 12U. The pitcher gave up three hits and seven runs (three earned) over one and two-thirds innings, striking out none and walking three. Nathan, Mason J, and Carson each appeared in relief for NWNC Elite Gold 12U. Nathan drove the middle of the lineup, leading NWNC Elite Gold 12U with three runs batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 2-for-2 on the day. Nathan and Maxon S each collected two hits for NWNC Elite Gold 12U. NWNC Elite Gold 12U had a strong eye at the plate, collecting six walks for the game. Kolton M and Mason led the team with two free passes each. Kolton M and Eli each stole multiple bases for NWNC Elite Gold 12U. Briggs L, Maddox, Grey, Walker B, and #2 each collected one hit for Knoxville Stars 12U. Maddox, Grey, and #2 each drove in one run for Knoxville Stars 12U.