A's catcher Jimmy Ahearn tags out a Rockies player at the plate following a strong throw from left-fielder Alan Teague. (photo by Ed Wright)

Rockies advance in 18U GCYBSA playoffs after edging Athletics, 15-8

July 27, 2010, 11:45 a.m.

  Fueled by a five-run seventh inning, the Rockies downed the Athletics, 15-8, Monday night in a Greater Canton Youth Baseball Softball Association playoff game played at Plymouth Christian Academy.

  The A's led early thanks to a strong mound performance from Jimmy Ahearn, who yielded three runs over the first four innings. David Mayer pitched the fifth and sixth innings for the A's while Aaron Brown took the hill for the seventh.

  Alan Teague sparked the Athletics' offense, tallying two hits, two runs scored and four stolen bases. He also played a role in the defensive play of the game when he threw out a Rockie base-runner from left field in the sixth.

  More details of the game will be added once they become available.

  Youth-league coaches are encouraged to report results to PlymouthCantonSports.com, which is closing in on 800,000 hits in its first 10 months of operation. Results (and photos if available) can be e-mailed to Ed Wright info@plymouthcantonsports.com.

Drew Cobb heads for third during the fifth inning of Monday's game. (Ed Wright photo)

Athletics outfielder Tyler Deal makes a great catch in right field. (Ed Wright photo)

A's starting pitcher Jimmy Ahearn yielded three runs over the first four innings. (Ed Wright photo)

Rockies starting pitcher Chris Clardy pitched well. (Ed Wright photo)