Reds take first half title

Anthony Peralta, Matt Ayster, Andy Pierce, and MJ Forsberg each had

three hits Saturday and the Reds claimed the first half championship in

Ocean View Little League Minor A Division race by beating the Tigers,

15-2.

Peralta finished with three RBI and Billy Allen and Travis Sutton also

had key hits as the Reds ended the first half of play with a 9-1 mark.

Garrett Shin pitched two innings and also had a hit to lead the Tigers.

Prior to beating the Tigers, the Reds edged the Rangers, 10-8. Blake

Cestr singled with two RBI, Forsberg had two hits, and Kyle Hughes

pitched four solid innings during the victory.

Bryan Van Arsdale doubled twice to lead the Rangers.

In other games:

Brewers 11, Red Sox 2

Scott Baxter had three hits and struck out seven in three innings

pitched, and Chad Smith and Charlie Pickle both finished with two hits

for the Brewers.

Other scores:

Pirates 15, Rangers 13

Brewers 7, Pirates 5

MINOR B DIVISION

Reds 18, Astros 5

Oliver Evans had an RBI and scored twice, Sean Rubino had an RBI, and

Austin Deuel scored twice to lead the Reds.

Orioles 13, Astros 2

Slater Davies delivered four RBI, Riley Kuhl and Hayden Toney each added

three hits and three RBI, and pitchers Scott Kelly, Beau Amaral, and

Davies keyed the Orioles victory.

Other scores:

Brewers 19, Orioles 6

Angels 8, Expos 4

Royals 14, Rockies 12

Cardinals 7, Reds 3

Expos 11, Rockies 7

Cardinals 9, Pirates 8