PHOENIX, Ariz. - On day one of the playoffs at the 14U National Team Championships in Arizona, Xander Douglas and Duce Robinson were named pitcher and player of the day, respectively, for their efforts on July 5.
Douglas (SGV Arsenal) used 92 pitches in seven innings of work for his team, scattering five hits with one unearned run in the outing. He struck out seven batters while walking just one, setting the table for his team's extra-inning 4-3 victory over Rijo Athletics.
Robinson (3D Gold) went 3-for-3 with three doubles this afternoon, knocking in two RBI while scoring three runs in 3D Gold's 12-3 route of SGV Arsenal. His first RBI of the day gave his team a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first while his second RBI-double made the score 10-3 in the bottom of the fourth.
Honorable Mention
Jacob Hudson (3D Gold): 2.0 IP, 1H, 3R, 2ER, 2K, 3BB | 1-for-4, 1RBI (walkoff single)