NE minors drive big fourth inning to 11-4 win over Creek
July 16, 2021 Updated: July 16, 2021 1 a.m.
Hosts Midland Northeast defeated Bullock Creek 11-4 on Thursday in the winners class finals of the Little League Baseball Minor (10-and-under) District 1 tournament. Northeast is advancing to the championship game on Saturday at 1pm and only needs to win once to claim the district title.
On Thursday, Northeast drew 3-3 with a six-run breakout in the bottom quarter and built an insurmountable 9-3 lead. Hayes Gallihugh, Evan Baczewski, Sully Lind and Gavin Randall-Finney each drove one run during the rally.
Gallihugh earned the win on the hill with 2 2/3 goalless, goalless innings in relief. He turned down four and went one.
Autumn Luick had two hits and was going to NE while Madden Shepardson also had two hits.
Fred Kelly graduated from Coleman High School in 1987 and received a BS from Central Michigan University in 1993 and an MA from CMU in 1996. He enjoys playing softball and other outdoor activities, volunteering at schools, reading, and spending time with his family. He has won numerous awards from various sports and columnist organizations.
