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Milton majors outlast Lewes 1-0 in baseball action

Kristunas hits walk-off in sixth inning
The Milton team celebrates Nate Kristunas’ walk-off single to score Ike Beam and propel the home team past Lewes 1-0 to move to the next round of the District 3 tournament. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
July 18, 2022

The tenacious Milton major all-stars outlasted a scrappy Lewes squad 1-0 on a walk-off single in the sixth inning to break a scoreless tie July 17 in Milton. 

It was a pitchers’ duel for the first five innings, as Lewes could only garner three hits from Ben Tollett, Christian Cabello and Jameson Pease. Milton got hits from Jordan Williams, Trizton Willey and Trey Dickinson, but the biggest hit of the game was from Nate Kristunas.

With two outs in the bottom of the scoreless sixth inning, Ike Beam walked, stole second and moved to third on an error. That set up a Disney movie scene when Kristunas came to bat. There were two outs and the count was 2-2 when the No. 9 hitter, 4-foot-7-inch and 72 pounds Kristunas, took a fastball and drove it to the opposite field to score Beam and win the game.

“It was a 2-2 fastball,” said Kristunas. “That was very stressful. Oh my goodness. I knew he wasn’t going to throw a curveball because it was too big a risk in that situation. I was sitting on a fastball and got the pitch to hit. I was praying in the box. I was praying.”

Lewes pitchers Tollett and Cabello teamed for 10 strikeouts, while Milton’s Joe Ruark had six strikeouts and Willey garnered one. Willey picked up the W.

Milton will face Laurel Tuesday, July 19, in Milton, while Lewes plays Woodbridge Monday, July 18, in Laurel.

 

Nate Kristunas drives a 2-2 fastball into the outfield to break a scoreless tie and secure a walk-off victory.
Tynan Smith throws to first for a double-play attempt.
Lukin Jones slides safely into second for Lewes.
Lewes shortstop Christian Cabello puts the tag on Milton’s Jude Bastian.
Joe Ruark started on the mound for the Milton squad. He struck out six Lewes batters.
Milton shortstop Trizton Willey throws to first for a putout.
Milton pitcher Joe Ruark delivers a strike.
Lewes pitcher Ben Tollett delivers to the plate.
Milton’s Trig Joseph scoops up a ball and throws to first for an out.
Lewes player Charlie Imperial tosses to first.
Milton’s Tynan Smith slams a ball to the warning track.
Anthony Brittingham gets a putout for Lewes.
Lewes center fielder Chris Friscia snags a fly ball at the warning track.
Christian Cabello came in from the bullpen for the Lewes squad.
Tynan Smith makes a tough play at second base.
Anthony Brittingham slams the ball into the outfield.
Milton catcher Jordan Williams puts the tag on Lukin Jones at the plate.
Milton’s Trey Dickinson gets a putout at first.
Jameson Pease slams the ball for Lewes.
Trizton Willey came in from the bullpen and picked up the win for Milton.
Milton’s Ike Beam slides safely into second base in the bottom of the sixth inning. He would score the only run of the game.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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