McMahon Tops Tomahawks, 2-0

McMahon & the Tomahawks hooked up in a 1st round match-up of the CIAC Class LL State Tournament on Monday afternoon at Riverfront Park. It was State Tournament baseball the way State Tournament baseball should be played. McMahon used single runs in the 1st & 3rd innings to eliminate the T'Hawks in a pitcher's duel by a 2-0 score.

McMahon used 4 singles, one of which was solid, to open scoring in the top of the 1st inning. A sacrifice fly knocked in the 2nd run in the top of the 3rd to end all scoring for the day.

The Tomahawks best opportunity to score came in the bottom of the 6th inning. With 2 outs, Josh Barrett cracked a line single into right field. David Johnston followed with a line drive double down the right field line, setting up runners on 2nd & 3rd with 2 outs. A ground out ended the inning to end the threat.

Johnston pitched a complete game for the Tomahawks. He surrendered 2 runs, scattering 6 hits, striking out 8 while walking 1. Johnston kept the game close, striking out hitters to strand runners in scoring position in both the 5th & 7th innings.

Barrett (2 hits), Johnston & Kyle Richards were the "hit getters" for the Tomahawks.

1st baseman Mike Habzda tracked down a foul pop fly in the 6th inning & left fielder Jason Sutkowski ran down a deep fly ball in the 7th inning - both Top 10 Web Gems today.

The Tomahawks' successful season comes to an end with an outstanding 15-6 overall record, a 7-3 CCC North record & a share of the CCC North Division championship.

Well done boys!!!!