Cheong, Hoeschen, Schell impress for Juniors in loss to Pirates
From left to right: Phillip Cheong (Richmond Hill, Ont.), Adyn Schell (Toronto, Ont.) and Finn Hoeschen (North Vancouver, BC) had strong performances for the Junior National Team in their 6-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Dominican squad on Thursday. Photo: Baseball Canada
October 24, 2024
Baseball Canada
The Junior National Team got off to a strong start but eventually lost, 6-2, to the Pittsburgh Pirates DIL squad on Thursday.
After a scoreless first inning, the Juniors took a 2-0 lead in the top of the third. Finn Hoeschen (North Vancouver, BC) got it started with a leadoff single, this was followed by a walk to Liam Booth (Agassiz, BC). Phillip Cheong (Richmond Hill, Ont.) delivered with an RBI single to bring in Hoeschen.
The Canadians would also capitalize on a defensive miscue by the Pirates shortstop later that inning that allowed Booth to cross the plate.
Hoeschen would finish 3-for-3 for the Juniors.
On the mound, Austin Blair (Victoria, BC) started for the Juniors and picked up a pair of strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings. Adyn Schell (Toronto, Ont.) then took over and struck out three batters in his four innings of work.