MAUMEE — On Monday, July 17, the Washington C.H. 12-year-old all-stars faced a must-win game against Wheelersburg in the State Little League tournament.

Washington rose to the occasion, posting a 17-8 victory.

That win put the all-stars’ record at 2-1 with a game Tuesday afternoon against Dover.

In the first inning, for Washington, John Wall hit a ball to the fence, but it was caught.

Tyler Tackage walked and the next batter hit into a double play to end the first inning.

Wheelersburg had a batter walk and reach second base in the first, but he was stranded.

The score was 0-0 after one inning.

A.J. Dallmayer hit a home run in the second inning to put the Washington C.H. all-stars on the board.

Drew Guthrie and Brady Armstrong both walked and Brayden Kettles hit a double to make it 3-0, Washington.

Wheelersburg tied the game with three runs in the second.

Tackage hit a single and Jonah Waters singled in the third.

Dallmayer hit a double to score Tackage to make it 4-3.

Guthrie hit a double, scoring Dallmayer and Waters to give Washington a 6-3 lead.

Kettles walked and Lemaster hit into a fielder’s choice to score Guthrie, making it a 7-3 ball game.

For Wheelersburg in the bottom of the third, two hits, sandwiched around a hit batsman, made it a 7-4 score.

At this juncture, Tackage was relieved on the mound by Dallmayer.

Washington held a 7-5 lead after three complete.

In the top of the fourth, Wall singled and Tackage hit a double, placing two in scoring position.

Waters followed with a double that made it 9-5.

Wheelersburg loaded the bases in the fourth and scored on a passed ball to pull to within three runs at 9-6.

In the top of the fifth, Washington scored again.

Wall walked and Tackage reached on an error.

Waters hit a double to score Wall and Dallmayer smacked a double that scored Tackage and Waters.

Guthrie hit a double that scored Dallmayer to lift Washington’s lead to 13-6.

Armstrong kept it going with a single, scoring Guthrie for a 14-6 advantage.

Wheelersburg scored one in the bottom of the fifth to put the score at 14-7.

In the top of the sixth, Wall hit a single.

Tackage singled and Dallmayer cracked his second home run of the game, giving the all-stars a 17-7 lead.

The inning ended when Wheelersburg turned a double play.

The ‘Burg rallied for one run in the bottom of the sixth, making the final score 17-8, Washington.

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WCH 034 253

‘Burg 032 111

Washington C.H. all-stars fall to Dover

The Washington C.H. all-stars 12-year-old team saw their State Little League tournament run come to an end with an 8-1 loss to Dover Tuesday afternoon.

Washington finishes the State tournament with a record of 2-2.

A.J. Dallmayer delivers a pitch for the Washington C.H. 12-year-old all-stars in a Little League State tournament game against Wheelersburg Monday, July 17, 2017 in Maumee. Dallmayer hit two home runs for the all-stars in a 17-8 victory.

http://www.recordherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2017/07/web1_AJ-Dallmayer-pitch-vs-Wheelersburg.jpgA.J. Dallmayer delivers a pitch for the Washington C.H. 12-year-old all-stars in a Little League State tournament game against Wheelersburg Monday, July 17, 2017 in Maumee. Dallmayer hit two home runs for the all-stars in a 17-8 victory. Courtesy photos

Brayden Kettles stands on base after a hit for the Washington C.H. 12-year-old all-stars in their game at State against Wheelersburg Monday, July 17, 2017.

http://www.recordherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2017/07/web1_Braydon-Kettles-vs-Wheelersburg.jpgBrayden Kettles stands on base after a hit for the Washington C.H. 12-year-old all-stars in their game at State against Wheelersburg Monday, July 17, 2017. Courtesy photos

Bryson Sheets takes a swing for the Washington C.H. all-stars during their State tournament game against Wheelersburg Monday, July 17, 2017.

http://www.recordherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2017/07/web1_Bryson-Sheets-at-the-plate.jpgBryson Sheets takes a swing for the Washington C.H. all-stars during their State tournament game against Wheelersburg Monday, July 17, 2017. Courtesy photos

Teammates gather to greet A.J. Dallmayer (center) after one of his two home runs during a State Little League tournament game against Wheelersburg Monday, July 17, 2017.

http://www.recordherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2017/07/web1_Dallmayer-at-plate-after-home-run.jpgTeammates gather to greet A.J. Dallmayer (center) after one of his two home runs during a State Little League tournament game against Wheelersburg Monday, July 17, 2017. Courtesy photos

Washington C.H. all-stars greet the all-star team from Wheelersburg after Washington beat them, 17-8 at the State Little League tournament Monday, July 17, 2017 in Maumee.

http://www.recordherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2017/07/web1_Greeting-Wheelersburg-after-WCH-wins.jpgWashington C.H. all-stars greet the all-star team from Wheelersburg after Washington beat them, 17-8 at the State Little League tournament Monday, July 17, 2017 in Maumee. Courtesy photos

Washington C.H.’s Mason Coffman on base after drawing a walk during the State Little League tournament game against Wheelersburg Monday, July 17, 2017.

http://www.recordherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2017/07/web1_Mason-Coffman-on-base-after-walk.jpgWashington C.H.’s Mason Coffman on base after drawing a walk during the State Little League tournament game against Wheelersburg Monday, July 17, 2017. Courtesy photos