Thomas Evaro collected three hits in three at bats, as Jackson 96ers Red 14U defeated New Orleans Brass 14U 10-1 on Sunday. Evaro tripled in the first inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the fourth inning. Jackson 96ers Red 14U opened the scoring in the top of the second thanks to two ground outs. Jackson 96ers Red 14U first got on the board when Jones grounded out, scoring one run. Jackson 96ers Red 14U added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after New Orleans Brass 14U dropped a third strike, Reed Harvell walked, Jones doubled down the right field line, Bryson Nobles singled to center field, and Hadley Watts hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run. Landon Frost started on the mound for the Jackson 96ers Red 14U. The lefty allowed zero hits and one run over three and one-third innings, striking out three and walking two. Grayson Bernard opened the game for New Orleans Brass 14U. The starting pitcher allowed six hits and four runs (two earned) over two innings, striking out one and walking none. Watts pitched one and two-thirds innings of zero-run ball for Jackson 96ers Red 14U in relief. The right-handed pitcher surrendered one hit, striking out one and walking one. Jackson 96ers Red 14U tallied 13 hits in the game. Ayden Collins, Jones, and Nobles each drove in two runs for Jackson 96ers Red 14U. Ethan Pixley collected two hits for Jackson 96ers Red 14U in four at bats. Evaro stole two bases. Jackson 96ers Red 14U stole seven bases in the game. Dominick Sadowski led New Orleans Brass 14U with one run batted in. The second baseman went 1-for-2 on the day.

CHAMPION-- Jackson 96ers (MS)

RUNNER-UP-- New Orleans Brass (LA)

BATTING CHAMPION-- Thomas Evaro (.769 batting average), Jackson 96ers (MS)

TOURNAMENT MVP-- Hadley Watts (.658 batting average), Jackson 96ers (MS)

CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL SCORE-- Jackson 96ers 10 vs. New Orleans Brass 1