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Cape major softball all-stars rain down on Millsboro

Squad floods field with runs in storm-delayed game
Cape’s Lyla Hunsburger slides safely into home under the tag of Millsboro catcher Pyper Rogers in the first inning. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
June 28, 2023

After Tuesday thunderstorms forced postponement to Wednesday, the Cape Major League softball all-stars released a torrential run storm to finish off Millsboro 14-2 and move on in the District 3 tournament. 

They’re set to face Laurel Thursday, June 29, and Georgetown awaits the winner in the District 3 championship round. 

The game resumed with two outs and two runners on base for Millsboro in the bottom of the first. That’s where the Millsboro threat ended.

The Cape squad added on to its 6-1 lead with four runs in the second and four more in the third to garner the 14-2 victory.

Cape outhit the Millsboro squad 11-2.

Lyla Hunsberger led the Cape team with four RBIs on two singles. Mia Scott, Addison Zimmerman and Savannah Books each drove in two RBIs, while Makaila Sellers and MaryKate Dougherty each added an RBI. Dougherty went 3-for-3 in the game.

Isabella Malandruccolo and Chloe Tonge led Millsboro with one hit each.

Zimmerman took two for the team, getting hit by pitches twice.

Teagan Baker picked up the win, going three innings and striking out six. Lily Frey came in from the bullpen to finish the game.

“It was a great team effort with every player on the roster contributing toward the victory,” said manager Jim Baker. “The team’s effort and focus have been exceptional, and you can tell they take a lot of pride in playing for Cape and for each other.”

 

Cape’s Addison Zimmerman slams a hit for the visiting squad.
Millsboro’s Lydia Brown makes a play from her shortstop position.
Taylor Huff slams a hit for Cape.
Millsboro’s Adelynn Rogers throws to first.
Savannah Books slams a hit for Cape.
Millsboro pitcher Chloe Tonge delivers to the plate.
Teagan Baker delivers for the Cape squad.
Makaila Sellers slams a hit for Cape.
Cape’s Addison Zimmerman watches her hit sail into the outfield.
Cape pitcher Teagan Baker puts the tag on Millsboro’s Grace Hicks for an out at home.
Millsboro batter Chloe Tonge just beats out the throw to Cape’s Lily Frey.
The Cape Major League softball team members are in back (l-r) coach Felicia Sellers, Addy Zimmerman, Lyla Hunsberger, Bella Crossan, Taylor Huff, McKenzie Russell, coach Mark Frey, Mia Scott and manager Jim Baker. In front are Teagan Baker, Savannah Books, Lily Frey, Makaila Sellers and MaryKate Dougherty.
Lyla Hunsberger slams a single. She led the Cape team with four RBIs on two singles.
Mia Scott gets a hit for the Cape squad.
Makaila Sellers nearly beats the throw to first.
Cape’s Lyla Hunsberger dives safely back to first.
Lily Frey came in from the bullpen to finish off the Millsboro final outs.
Cape’s MaryKate Dougherty watches as her hit soars into the outfield.
Millsboro’s Grace Hicks turns the first half of a double play attempt.
Lily Frey comes out of the circle to make a play.
Cape’s Taylor Huff hits the ball hard.
Cape’s Teagan Baker beats the throw to the plate.
Cape’s Addison Zimmerman takes one for the team.
Millsboro’s Isabella Malandruccolo slides under the tag attempt by Cape’s Mia Scott.
Cape’s Teagan Baker slams a hit.
Cape’s MaryKate Dougherty went 3-for-3 in the game.
The Millsboro Major League all-stars are in back (l-r) coach Doug Tonge, Kendyl Schieferstein, Madison Hitchens, Isabella Malandruccolo, manager Mike Lobo, Lydia Brown, coach Stephanie Brown and Grace Hicks. In front are Kennedy Daisey, Adelynn Rogers, Chloe Tonge, Pyper Rogers and Eva McCabe.

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