Fuego 14U Claims Second Straight Championship

The 14U Fuego team showcased a remarkable combination of offensive power and defensive grit, culminating in their championship win at the 2024 Fall Brawl Tournament. Across four games, Fuego posted a team batting average of .295, with 28 hits and 21 RBIs in 109 plate appearances. Their disciplined approach at the plate was evident with a .385 on-base percentage and a .722 OPS, underscoring the team’s resilience and ability to create scoring opportunities, even in tough situations. With a 42.20% quality at-bat percentage (QAB%), Fuego’s hitters stayed focused, showing great discipline throughout the tournament.

In pool play on Saturday, Fuego went 1-0-1, with a 5-1 win over Swagger and a hard-fought 6-6 tie against the Whalers. Sunday’s semifinal saw Fuego edge out the CA Bulldogs 5-3, with critical contributions on both sides of the ball. The championship game was a nail-biter, but Fuego held their nerve to clinch a 4-3 win over TVBR.

Andrew Lopez earned MVP honors for his all-around performance, batting .455 with 5 hits, 5 RBIs, and 5 runs, while providing clutch defense behind the plate. Miles Smith’s stellar pitching in the championship game, where he allowed just 4 hits and 2 earned runs over 5 innings, earned him the Tournament Game Ball.

Other offensive performers included Wyatt Bothen, who delivered an outstanding .714 batting average, with an on-base percentage of .800 and an impressive 1.943 OPS. Bothen contributed 5 hits, 3 of them doubles, drove in 2 RBIs, and scored 6 runs—all while maintaining a perfect 100% QAB. Marcus Martinez followed closely, hitting .625 with 5 hits, 4 runs, and a 60% QAB, while Trevor Smith added his own offensive punch with a .571 average and 4 hits.

Fuego’s balanced attack and mental toughness delivered their second tournament championship in a row, marking another chapter in their impressive season.