The Wilder baseball program enjoyed a productive stretch last week, with both its 14U and 12U squads delivering strong performances on the diamond.
14U Team Dominates with Consecutive 11‑1 Wins
The 14U squad faced the WBC Colts Black in back‑to‑back matchups and emerged victorious each time, edging the opposition 11‑1 in both contests. Jacob Kimzey led the offense with a triple, three RBIs and two runs scored, while Kyler Williams contributed a 2‑for‑3 effort that included a run. Pitcher Noah Kiser turned in a solid outing, allowing just one hit and an earned run over two innings while striking out three batters. Kyler Williams also saw action on the mound, tossing three shutout innings with a single strikeout.
Liam Shea added a double and contributed two stolen bases and three runs, and Cooper Merritt chipped in a hit, two steals and three runs. The pitching staff combined for a total of five strikeouts across the two games, underscoring the team’s balanced attack.
12U Squad Shows Power and Resilience
The 12U Cal Ripken All‑Star team split its weekend series, dropping a tight 3‑2 decision to the Lynden Lobos before rebounding with a 5‑2 win over the Blackhawks. In the loss, Jackson Melnick doubled, scored, drove in an RBI and stole a base, while Mason Henderson also recorded a hit, an RBI and a stolen base. The team’s pitching was anchored by Carson Stoval, who threw two innings without allowing a run, and Lincoln Haller, who surrendered just two hits and an earned run over three frames.
The highlight came in a 19‑0 rout of an unnamed opponent, where Mason Henderson and Carson Stoval each launched home runs and Jacob Potter added a triple. The offensive explosion was complemented by a combined no‑hit effort from Henderson and Jackson Melnick, who together pitched a shutout that left the opposition without a single base hit.
Overall, the Wilder program demonstrated depth across age groups, with key contributions from a roster that includes Hunter Goodwin, Geoffrey Sullivan, Tavin Kettel, Carson Greenstreet and others. The team’s upcoming schedule promises further opportunities to build on this momentum.