Italy’s JV Gladiators get a walk off hit from Pedro Salazar to beat Milford 8-7

Image: Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(5), closes out the game for the JV Gladiators who pull together for a comeback win over MIlford, 8-7.

Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(5), closes out the game for the JV Gladiators who pull together for a comeback win over MIlford, 8-7. (Barry Byers)

Image: Second-baseman Hunter Ballard(1) covers a grounder and then throws to first-base for a key out.

Second-baseman Hunter Ballard(1) covers a grounder and then throws to first-base for a key out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Joe Celis(8) begins a 5 run rally for the JV Gladiators in the bottom of the fourth-inning with a triple into left field.

Joe Celis(8) begins a 5 run rally for the JV Gladiators in the bottom of the fourth-inning with a triple into left field. (Barry Byers)

Image: Joe Celis(8) reaches third-base before Milford can complete their relay.

Joe Celis(8) reaches third-base before Milford can complete their relay. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mason Womack(4) levels out on a Bulldog pitch to reach first-base.

Mason Womack(4) levels out on a Bulldog pitch to reach first-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Eli Garcia(3) crosses home plate thanks to a double from teammate Austin Crawford.

Eli Garcia(3) crosses home plate thanks to a double from teammate Austin Crawford. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mason Womack(4) crosses home plate thanks to double from teammate Austin Crawford.

Mason Womack(4) crosses home plate thanks to double from teammate Austin Crawford. (Barry Byers)

Image: Austin Crawford(14) scores from third to pull Italy’s JV Gladiators within 1 run of Milford, 6-5.

Austin Crawford(14) scores from third to pull Italy’s JV Gladiators within 1 run of Milford, 6-5. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tristan Cotten(7) earns a walk and is unable to mask his enthusiasm about doing so.

Tristan Cotten(7) earns a walk and is unable to mask his enthusiasm about doing so. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tristan Cotten(7) beats a Bulldog throw down to steal second-base.

Tristan Cotten(7) beats a Bulldog throw down to steal second-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Colin Newman and Austin Crawford congratulate teammate Tristan Cotten(7) after Cotten races home to give Italy’s JV a 7-6 lead.

Colin Newman and Austin Crawford congratulate teammate Tristan Cotten(7) after Cotten races home to give Italy’s JV a 7-6 lead. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hunter Ballard(1) is hunting for just the right pitch in an effort to extend Italy’s rally.

Hunter Ballard(1) is hunting for just the right pitch in an effort to extend Italy’s rally. (Barry Byers)

Image: A hit by Hunter Ballard allows teammate Jorge Galvan(2) to reach third all the way from first-base.

A hit by Hunter Ballard allows teammate Jorge Galvan(2) to reach third all the way from first-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hunter Ballard(1) is pumped after his single puts a runner in scoring position as first-base coach Jackie Cate slaps hands with Ballard in excitement.

Hunter Ballard(1) is pumped after his single puts a runner in scoring position as first-base coach Jackie Cate slaps hands with Ballard in excitement. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy first-baseman Sam Corley(16) tries to keep Milford’s go ahead runner close to the bag.

Italy first-baseman Sam Corley(16) tries to keep Milford’s go ahead runner close to the bag. (Barry Byers)

Image: Milford breaks the tie on a wild pitch to retie the contest 7-7 in the top of the fifth-inning.

Milford breaks the tie on a wild pitch to retie the contest 7-7 in the top of the fifth-inning. (Barry Byers)

Image: Eli Garcia(3) pulls in a strike three for the third out from pitcher Kenneth Norwood, Jr. to keep the game tied 7-7 going into Italy’s final at bat.

Eli Garcia(3) pulls in a strike three for the third out from pitcher Kenneth Norwood, Jr. to keep the game tied 7-7 going into Italy’s final at bat. (Barry Byers)

Image: Pitcher Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(5), gives his guys a chance as Italy heads in for their final at bat.

Pitcher Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(5), gives his guys a chance as Italy heads in for their final at bat. (Barry Byers)

Image: Eli Garcia(3) receives a fist bump from Coach Cate with Garcia representing the winning run on first. Celis then entered the game to pinch run for Garcia.

Eli Garcia(3) receives a fist bump from Coach Cate with Garcia representing the winning run on first. Celis then entered the game to pinch run for Garcia. (Barry Byers)

Image: And then it happened! Pedro Salazar(12) records a walk off hit to score teammate Joe Celis from third-base!!

And then it happened! Pedro Salazar(12) records a walk off hit to score teammate Joe Celis from third-base!! (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Joe Celis(8) slides across home plate for game winning run!

Italy’s Joe Celis(8) slides across home plate for game winning run! (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Cate congratulates Pedro Salazar(12) after Salazar pulls thru with the game winning walk off hit. Italy’s JV beats Milford 8-7 thanks to Salazar’s heroics!

Coach Cate congratulates Pedro Salazar(12) after Salazar pulls thru with the game winning walk off hit. Italy’s JV beats Milford 8-7 thanks to Salazar’s heroics! (Barry Byers)

Image: Pedro Salazar(12) is then congratulated by his teammates for coming thru for the JV Gladiator in dramatic fashion.

Pedro Salazar(12) is then congratulated by his teammates for coming thru for the JV Gladiator in dramatic fashion. (Barry Byers)

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