What began as classic pitchers dual ended up as a route by the Singapore American School Eagles in an 8-1 win over the host ISB Dragons in the kickoff game of the China Cup 2008 tournament in Beijing.
Singapore senior, Billy Fulton, one hit ISB while striking out nine in a dominating pitching performance. Four of the Eagles’ runs were scored on a bases loaded and bases clearing single by Evan Petty in the top of the third. The sharply hit ball got by the ISB right fielder and Petty followed three other Eagle runners around the bases as Singapore grabbed back the lead from ISB to make it 4-1.
ISB jumped to an early lead in the first inning as leadoff hitter Phil Schloss reached on a throw by second baseman Josh Block that pulled the Eagles first baseman off of the bag. Schloss promptly stole second base. A walk to Jack Murphy followed and Dragons' catcher Ryan Young singled home Schloss, giving the Dragons a one run early advantage.
ISB junior, Andrew Goodwin, held the Eagles at bay until the third. However, walks and errors hurt Goodwin, who finished four innings, giving up three hits, eight runs, only four of them earned. He struck out four while walking seven. ISB freshman Brad Johanson came in to relieve Goodwin and pitched two strong innings, giving up one hit, one walk, while striking out two.
Chris Ryan, Josh Block and Michael Szopiak all had singles for Singapore in addition to the rare bases clearing single by Evan Petty.
A full play by play blog replay of the game can be found immediately below this posting or in the game archive section.
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