MENDON — A six-run fifth inning erased a 6-5 deficit and propelled Brandywine to a come-from-behind victory over Watervliet in the championship game of the Mendon Invitational Saturday.

The Bobcats (7-1) went on to beat the Panthers 11-7 tot the title.

Zack Grishaber picked up the victory in relief of starter Matt Vaughn. Cole Searles pitched the final two innings.

In the opening game, Brandywine used a six-run fourth inning to snap a 4-4 tie and went on to beat the host Hornets 17-6.

Toby Fox (3-1) picked up the victory for the Bobcats.

Tanner Bourdon homered, while Searles and Jordan Hunt both doubled as Brandywine finished with 12 hits.

 

Mendon Invitational

Championship Game

Watervliet                  040     020     1 – 7 8 5

Brandywine               003     260     x – 11 11 3

Matt Vaugn, Zack Grishaber (W, 3), Coles Searles (6)

 

First Game

Brandywine               310     603     4 – 17 12 2

Mendon                      130     002     0 – 6 7 3

Toby Fox (W, 3-1); Lance Schultzer (L)

2B: Cole Searles (BW), Jordon Hunt (BW)

HR: Tanner Bourdon (BW)

Varsity record: 7-1