Lizama also hit a double allowing Tyron Omar to score a run.
Nick San Nicolas who tops Big Little League’s pitching leaders with 1.40 ERA and is among the picks for the Saipan’s All Star team set to play on Rota next week, pitched his 42nd innings for the SML, and added 12 more strike outs to his 50 season record to send Rock Steady to its 10-game winning streak. He allowed only six hits.
Byron Kaipat hit a double sending Manny Sablan home to score his second run in the third inning.
Falcon’s Henry Reyes did not last to final innings as he was replaced by Pete Tegeta after the sixth inning.
Ned Norita surprisingly did not hit. San Nicolas walked him in and stole a base to score a run. He also advanced to the first base on a hit by pitch.
Rangers 17, Tigers 7
JJ Laniyo went 5-for-5, had two RBIs, hit a double-run triple and a double to help Rangers ease past Tigers, 17-7 for their seventh win during last Tuesday’s game.
Benwachi Taisacan had an inside-the-park homerun, hit one triple and one double sending Ray Guerrero to score a run.
JP Tenorio struck out eight through the fifth inning, allowing seven runs, and walked in four.
Dong Tenorio went 3-for-5 and scored three runs.
