The seesaw battles continued Tuesday and Wednesday nights at Emile Griffith Park in the Donald O. Senthill Softball League female championship games. Cummin 2 Cum won the marathon nine-inning game on Tuesday, 13-12. However, the Angels squeaked out a victory, 8-7, on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, neither team could pull away from the other. The Angels held a three-run lead after the third inning, 8-5. Cummin 2 Cum took a 9-8 lead with two two-run innings in the fifth and sixth innings.
The Angels were held scoreless for three innings, the fourth though sixth, then tied the game at 10 with two runs in the seventh. Both teams scored single runs in the eight inning. Cummin 2 Cum tapped on two runs in the top of the ninth inning to take a 13-11 lead. Angela Frett smashed a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning. However, the Angels were unable to score any more runs.
Geralda Williams pick up the victory in relief of Colette Morris for Cummin 2 Cum. Gail Joseph absorbed the loss for the Angels.
For Cummin 2 Cum, Lynnia Liburd was the offensive leader, going four for five at the plate including a two-run home run in the fifth inning. Gail Christopher contributed with three hits in four at bats. Syretta Jennings led the Angel's offense with a three for four performance.
On Wednesday, the Angels made some changes in the their lineup. Joycelyn Lee Bobb took the mound as Gail Joseph played first base and Chanika Brathwaite moved to shortstop. These moves made little difference in the defense. The Angels, who committed eight errors in game three, made a total of five in game four.
The Angels, who only got six hits, took advantage of the wildness of Cummin 2 Cum starting pitcher Morris. The walks allowed the Angels to score five runs in the top of the second inning. The Angels lead 7-3 after five innings.
The Angels added a valuable run in the top of the sixth inning. Cummin 2 Cum rallied back for three runs in the bottom of the inning and tagged on another run in the seventh.
However, Angels manager then called on Joseph to put out the fire as she came in to retire Cummin 2 Cum to end the game. Joseph got a save as Bobb received a win for Cummin 2 Cum. Morris took the loss.
Toni Whitehead continued her two for three performance in every game that she has played. For Cummin 2 Cum Morris was two for three and Christopher was two for four with two RBIs.
Cummin 2 Cum manager Allen "Soop" Brown's only commented after the game were "we were missing our shortstop, Laura Isaac. However, she'll be here for the next game. " Brown added, "The game was clos—anyone could have won this game."
The best-of-seven female championship series is now tied at 2-2. Game five of the championship series will be at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday night. The series will be aired live on WVWI, Radio One, 1000 AM.
