Team USSSA vs. AIST

AIST vs. USSSA
Starting Pitcher: Joseph Camacho
Score: AIST 11 – USSSA 2

Team USSSA played the collegiate AIST team for the second year in a row in the semifinal game of Prague Baseball Week.  Joseph Camacho started on the mound for Team USSSA and looked great early on.

“Camacho did a great job the first two innings against college hitters.  He lost his feel for the strike zone in the third and AIST was able to capitalize on a few mistakes.” – USSSA HS Varsity National Team Coach DJ Wabick

The third inning was one in which USSSA wish they could have back as AIST was able to produce ten runs on six hits, four walks, and two hit batters.

“It was one of those innings where we couldn’t seem to get an out.  Every close call went their way, every ball seemed to find a hole, and we had no remedy for it until Emilio came into the game.” – DJ Wabick

Emilio Gonzales was able to come into the inning and stop the bleeding for USSSA.  Gonzales pitched 3 innings and was able to keep USSSA within striking distance by allowing one run.  Adam Bleday followed Gonzales and threw 2 1/3 innings of shutout baseball.  Combined, Gonzales and Bleday were able to hold down the potent AIST offense to one run over 5 1/3 innings of relief.

“Emilio and Adam did an outstanding job and were able to at least give our offense a chance.  You can’t ask for much more after what AIST was able to do in the third.” – DJ Wabick

The AIST pitching staff was able to hold the USSSA offense to 2 runs on four hits. 

“AIST’s starter had some good stuff.  He threw three pitches for a strike and was able to keep our hitters off balance the whole game.  There is a reason he is playing Division I Baseball right now.” – DJ Wabick
Unfortunately USSSA could not mount a comeback and fell to AIST by a score of 11 – 2.  USSSA will play the Czech Republic U21 National Team in the Bronze Medal Game for Prague Baseball Week.  The first pitch is scheduled for 1 pm (6 am central time).