The Thomaston-Upson All Stars defeated Troup American 9-2 Saturday in the opening round of the Dixie Youth Baseball District Tournament for 11 and 12 year olds.
Zack Gooden (right) led the All Stars with a pair of home runs going 2 for 3 at the plate and pitching 3 innings, he struck out 8 of the 9 batters he faced.
Clark Daniel had a couple of singles and a double in three at bats, he pitched 2 innings, striking out 2 and giving up a walk.
Brody Peoples pitched the final inning, striking out 2 and hitting 1.
Most of the lineup, Nash Franklin, Nathan Pollard, Dupi Carter, Justin Ward and Kody Wall all singled and scored a run. Dalton Richmond also had a single while Jaylen Martin and Zach Davis both reached base on a walk.
Payton Butterfield (left) lofted a triple off the right field fence, singled and scored a run, he was 2 for 3 on the day.
Pike County defeated Manchester 13-0 in the second game.
There will be no games on Monday the 4th, the tournament will resume play on Tuesday with Troup American playing Manchester at 6:00 and the Thomaston-Upson All Stars taking on Pike County at 8:00 pm, the games are being played at the Little League Field across from Upson EMC.
Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for ages 6-15. 6 & Under no charge.
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