Despite scoring four runs in the sixth inning, the Eastern Utah 10U All-Star team fell just short of a marvelous comeback, dropping a 9-6 decision to Northern California in the first day of the Pacific Southwest Regional Tournament Monday afternoon in Rohnert Park, Calif.

Eastern Utah had multiple opportunities to plate runs early in the game, but produced just two runs with bases loaded on multiple occasions early.

Jaxton Smith led the way offensively for Eastern Utah, finishing 1-3 at the plate with two RBIs and one walk. Jacen Urbanik ended 1-1 with one RBI as the team totaled six hits for the contest.

Smith also received work on the pitchers mound as he fanned six batters, while allowing three hits and two earned runs in three solid innings. Alex Martinez worked one inning in relief as he allowed two earned runs to go with three strikeouts.

Monday’s game is the first of four for the team over the next five days. Up next is a meeting with Southern California Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. mountain time. Below is the complete five day schedule:

Monday, July 18:
VS Northern California- 12:30 p.m. FINAL SCORE: 9-6, Loss

Tuesday, July 19:
VS Southern California- 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, July 20:
VS Arizona- 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 21:
BYE

Friday, July 22:
VS Northern California #2- 11:00 a.m.