NEDERLAND, Texas — In game two of the District 32 9U All-Star Championship series, Nederland forced a game three with a 6-2 win over Port Neches.
Port Neches started with an early lead until the top of the second. Jake Collins got an RBI with a hit to third when Port Neches missed the catch and Austin Bijeaux crossed home plate. Collins tied the game at one in the second.
In the top of the fourth, Port Neches hit a batter with the bases loaded to put Nederland up one run. Bijeaux made a hit straight up the middle for two RBI bringing home Sawyer Neal and Landry Sonnier for Nederland.
Not too long after, Connor Parks placed one in the outfield for two RBI which gave Nederland a five-run lead.
Dylan Reynolds would fight back for Port Neches. Reynolds hit a ball to left field for an RBI getting Brooks Green to score. He'd cut Nederland's lead to a four-run lead.
Nederland would get things done on defense in the bottom of the fifth. Kirkland Cook would fire up the middle for purple when Collins would snag it and throw to first for a double play. Nederland makes the play at first and third to finish the game 6-2 and force a game three.