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Middleton Saladino Tournament

At Middleton

By JUSTIN DARGAHI
Published March 21, 2007


Scores:

Jefferson 5, Leto 2

Middleton 9, Cambridge 4

Pitcher of the day: Jefferson's Jonathon Hall went the distance and allowed just one run to earn his second win of the year.

Hitter(s) of the day: Cambridge's Trent Taglarini stayed hot at the plate with a single, walk and a run-scoring double. ...Middleton leadoff hitter Jarryd Reid had a single and double, scored two runs and also stole two bases.

Defensive gem of the day: Tigers third basemen Jamie Mallard made a backhanded stab on a hard grounder and threw out Eric Shears to rob him of a single.

Did you know?: Five Tigers stole bases in their win over the Lancers.

Dugout Chatter: "We have a good chance to win this whole tournament from what I have seen from other teams." - Middleton coach Vernon Slater