Game Story

Nick Toney collected three hits in five at-bats, but Nobel lost to Justice University 10-6 on Friday at Nozomi Park. Toney hit a solo home run to left field in the eighth inning, doubled in the third inning, and doubled in the ninth inning.

Nobel lost despite out-hitting Justice University 11 to 10. Toney led Nobel with three hits.

Justice University got on the board in the bottom of the second inning after Montoya drew a walk, scoring one run, Avente singled, scoring one run, and Petersen hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

Justice University added one run in the third. Williams doubled to center field, making the score 5-2.

Nobel made the score 7-6 in the top of the eighth inning when Toney hit a solo home run to left field, Rafael Gomez singled, scoring one run, and Kenji Corbisiero singled, scoring one run.

Williams homered to right field for Justice University in the bottom of the eighth, scoring three runs.

Jack Thompson started for Nobel. He allowed three hits and five runs over five innings, striking out four and walking five. Watson started for Justice University. The starter surrendered six hits and three runs (one earned) over seven innings, striking out six and walking two.

Nobel collected 11 hits in the game. Brodie Holthaus, Corbisiero, Gomez, and Leonardo Luna each collected multiple hits for Nobel. Gomez stole two bases.

Justice University collected 10 hits in the game. Williams led Justice University with four RBIs and went 2-for-3. Williams, Celaya, and Avente each collected two hits for Justice University. Montoya led Justice University with three walks. The team drew nine walks for the game. Justice University turned two double plays in the game.