Ridley Area Little League opened its District 19 Majors tournament campaign with an 8-5 victory over Aston Middletown, a game that set the tone for a busy weekend of baseball across the region.
Jack Scanlan was the offensive catalyst, delivering two doubles and driving in three runs, while Simon Burkhart added a solo home run that swung momentum in Ridley’s favor.
Reliever JB Bell earned the win by tossing three solid innings out of the bullpen and chipping in two hits at the plate, showcasing the depth of the Ridley roster.
The victory was just one of several impressive performances on the day, as Media rolled past Drexel Hill 17-0 behind a dominant batting display that featured Ryan Hodges going 3-for-3 with three RBIs and three runs scored.
Other Noteworthy Wins
Patrick Burke’s complete-game shutout led Nether Providence to a 3-0 triumph over Media Yellow, while Sal Brady’s 3-for-3 effort helped Broomall Newtown post a 6-0 win over Ridley.
Garrett Moffitt contributed both on the mound and at the plate, earning a relief win and finishing 4-for-4 with two doubles and a run for Media Red, who edged Springfield 10-5.
Michael Schade’s four-inning one-hitter powered UDHL to an 11-1 victory over Narberth, underscoring the pitching talent across the league.
Additional highlights included Tommy Grandieri’s five-inning effort that secured a 4-2 win for Media over Hilltop, and Jack Mealey’s bases-clearing three-run double that capped the rally.
With several players delivering multi-hit performances and key RBIs, the opening day proved that the district’s teams are poised for a competitive tournament, and fans can expect more thrilling contests as the schedule unfolds.