Semifinal Showdowns
The 16U Champs Arizona baseball tournament reached its decisive stage as the semifinal round delivered dramatic performances that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Trosky/Milwaukee Brewers Scout Team and TB SoCal Evoshield emerged victorious, setting the stage for a highly anticipated final showdown.
Trosky/Milwaukee Brewers Scout Team secured a 5-4 win over GBG National, with Colton Kocher driving in three runs and scoring a point while Cody McLean sealed the victory with the final out in the seventh inning. Earlier, Drew Wagner had sparked the offense with a 2-for-3 performance, an RBI and two runs scored, and Mateo Rodriguez delivered a complete game on the mound, allowing just one hit.
TB SoCal Evoshield edged past Scottsdale Dirtbags 4-2, highlighted by Konrad Butler’s two RBIs and Mason Valles’ RBI double. Caden Ceman contributed with two hits and a run, while Wyatt Kargas struck out six batters over 3.2 innings and Ely Oleson provided strong relief, recording six strikeouts in 4.1 innings.
The bronze medal game will pit GBG National against Scottsdale Dirtbags at 8:30 AM MST, while the championship clash is scheduled for 11:30 AM MST, featuring TB SoCal Evoshield against Trosky/Milwaukee Brewers Scout Team. Both matches promise to showcase the tournament’s top talent and competitive spirit.