Arena falls in championship game

VERONA, Wis (WRCO /WRCE) – The Arena Aces lost the Western Section Home Talent game at Verona Sunday 9-2. The game was much closer than the final score. It was tied at 2 in the bottom of the 7th before Verona erupted for 3 runs and added another 4 runs in the 8th.

James Rae led Verona going 3 for 5 with 5 rbi. His bases clearing double in the 7th inning gave the Cavaliers the lead for good. Colby Davis was also 3 for 5. Aiden Williams was the winning pitcher after working 7 strong innings, and Riley Peterson pitched the last 2 innings.

The Home Talent league began in 1929 and Arena was one of the inaugural teams. This was the first time the team made it to a section championship game. Nate Jennings pitched the first 4 frames, Eli Alt worked 3 innings and Eathan Wickman finished up from the mound in the 8th inning. Nate Jennings was 2 for 4 with an rbi. His hit in the 4th drove in Alt. Trey Schulte doubled and eventually scored on a balk in the 5th inning which tied the game at 2. Zach Cady had a single for the Aces.

With the 9-2 win, Verona advances to represent the Western Section in the Home Talent final 4 round robin tournament which begins on Sunday. They are now13-1 with yesterdays win. Arena wrapped up the season at 9-5.

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