The Tribune

by RENALDO DORSETT

Sports Reporter

rdorsett@tribunemedia.net

Both Bommer G teams moved forward to take commanding 2-0 leads in their respective NPSA Championship series.

In the men’s division, the Truckers defeated the Dorin United Hitme 5-0, while in the ladies’ division, the Operators shutout the Lady Hitmen 10-0 Tuesday night at the Baillou Hills Complex.

Adney Bethel got the better of Alcott Forbes once again in another pitcher’s duel, delivering 13 strikeouts to led the Truckers in the win.

Forbes started game two and attempted to overcome the effect of an injured leg which came on a controversial play in game one, when Bethel swung a bat wildly which struck Forbes in the leg.

Darren Mortimer 2-3, scored one run, run RBI, Bethel went 1-2 with a double, Teran Wood, Marvin Wood, Ramon Johnson and Van Johnson also scored runs for the Truckers.

For the Hitmen, Kieron Munroe finished 1-2 with a double, while Jemico Sands and Hosea Hilton each went 1-3.

In the ladies’ feature, another dominating performance from the mound was the difference as Desiree Coakley pitched two hitter in the win.

The Lady Operators offense was led by Christine Edmunds went 3-3 with two runs and two RBI, Lathiera Brown was 2-5 with two runs and two RBI, Dorothy Marshall scored twice and Agatha Butler went one 1-3 RBI.

It was a near mirror of game one of both series last Thursday, featuring a high scoring finish in the ladies division, followed by a pitchers’ duel in the men’s nightcap.

The Truckers edged the Hitmen 1-0 led by Bethel’s 13 strikeouts, while the Operators doubled up the Lady Hitmen 14-7.

Both series continue tonight at the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex beginning at 7pm.