When the final strike went across the plate, all Curtlan George could do was throw his hands in the air in enjoyment. His Pigeon Hill Farms team had finally snapped a three-game losing streak in the boys 9-10 junior league.Pigeon Hill Farms started an exciting night of baseball at Sam Martin Field Tuesday night with a 10-6 victory over Prater’s BBQ. In the nightcap, Quality Mold surged to the top of the league standings following a 9-0 shutout against Erie Insurance.Pigeon Hill Farms (2-3) had struggled in its previous three outings, but Dominique Kirby’s hitting and the pitching of George and Kyle Johnson helped the team bounce back in a big way.After falling behind 3-0 early, Kirby helped Pigeon Hill Farms rally in the bottom of the second with a RBI single following a lead-off hit by Devin Martin. Johnson followed with a two-run triple that scored Kirby and Kilynn King, who walked in the second inning.Just like that, Pigeon Hill Farms had tied the game at 3-3 and was just getting started.Layne Roberts momentarily gave Prater’s BBQ the lead back when he tripled to score Taylor Hillis in the top of the third.
The thrill of victory
Pigeon Hill Farms snaps losing streak