Five-Homer Fireworks – USA Lights Up Nightcap in 11-0 Win
USA 11, Netherlands 0, 5 innings
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 0 |
| NED | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
In a dazzling display of power hitting and pitching excellence, the USA Men’s team secured an impressive 11-0 victory in the evening game of their doubleheader in Oklahoma City. The game showcased USA’s depth and talent, with a remarkable five-home run performance leading the way. Milheim, Ochoa, Lynch, Johnson, and Kimlinger all sent balls over the fence, setting the tone for the dominant win. The Americans tallied 17
Pitching Prodigy: Gibbons Sets the Tone
Young Cody Gibbons set a high bar for the USA pitching staff with a stellar performance. Over four innings, Gibbons allowed just two hits and three walks while striking out an impressive seven batters. Javier Caballero Labanino came in for the fifth inning, preserving the shutout with one more strikeout. Their combined efforts kept the opposition’s bats quiet throughout the game.
Offensive Onslaught: A Five-Homer Spectacle
The USA’s bats were on fire, with five different players launching home runs:
- Blaine Robert Milheim was the offensive standout, going 4-for-4 with a double, a home run, and 2 RBIs.
- Erick Ochoa, Jonathan Michael Lynch, Tyler James Johnson, and Frank Matthew Kimlinger each contributed a homer to the team’s total.
- Yusef Davis Jr. and Zack Shaw were perfect at the plate, both going 3-for-3 with Davis adding a double and an RBI.
Key Moments in the Offensive Surge
- Milheim’s solo shot in the 4th inning kept the pressure on and demonstrated the team’s depth of power.
- A three-run homer by Ochoa in the 5th inning extended USA’s lead significantly.
- Johnson’s two-run blast in the 5th inning continued the momentum.
All-Around Excellence
While the home runs stole the show, the USA team demonstrated excellence in all aspects of the game:
- The pitching staff combined for 8 strikeouts while allowing only 3 hits.
- The defense played error-free ball, supporting their pitchers effectively.
- The offense showed patience at the plate, drawing 3 walks to complement their power hitting.
This victory showcases USA’s strength as a team and positions them as a formidable contender in the tournament. With this win, the USA improves their record to 3-0 and takes sole possession of first place in the standings, heading down the stretch. Tomorrow (Thursday) night’s nightcap will feature the two remaining unbeaten teams, the USA and Japan, who entered the tournament as heavy favorite. The top two teams will punch tickets to next year’s World Cup in Prince Albert, Canada. The Dominican Republic, Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and host Canada have already qualified. This tournament is the third of three qualifiers, leaving only the awarding of “Wild Card” berths to the mix.
Box Score
United States
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIS JR, Yusef Lateef CF | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OCHOA, Erick DP | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| MILHEIM, Blaine Robert 3B | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| LEWIS, Jeffrey Michael 1B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| LYNCH, Jonathan Michael LF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| JOHNSON, Tyler James LF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| MULLINS, Nicholas Ryan C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| BRADFORD, Freddie Rae C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| KIMLINGER, Frank Matthew RF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| PANNEBECKER, Codi Nicolas 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SHAW, Zachary SS | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 32 | 11 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 |
Pitching
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIBBONS, Cody (W) | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.00 |
| CABALLERO LABANINO, Javier | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Totals | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0.00 |
Netherlands
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELFINA, Jefferson Prince CF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DIJKHOFF, Eldrick Gabriel SS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CASTILLO, Reangelo C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BEAUMONT, Anthony PH/C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PIRELA VILLALOBOS, Jonel Enrique 1B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ENGELHARDT, Rachid 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| JUAQUIN, Myron 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| WURSTEN, Jim RF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| COENRAAD, Forstine DP | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JUAQUIN, Dyron LF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
Pitching
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEYERS, Fransel Adriaan Emanuel (L) | 2.1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12.00 |
| BONAFASIA, Lo | 1.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12.25 |
| THOMPSON, Jair Frits Patrick | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 28.00 |
| Totals | 5.0 | 17 | 11 |