CREST HILL – Michael Mumme’s dream game powered the Crest Hill Pony (13-14) All-Stars to a 15-9 victory over St. Joe’s on Saturday night in the Crest Hill Region Tournament.
Mumme clubbed two home runs, one a grand slam, and also singled and doubled while driving in six runs. Matt Toth doubled and winning pitcher Cody Kundrith doubled and tripled. For St. Joe’s, Traven Kirsten, Chris Zavala, Carlos Martinez and Junior Martinez each had two hits.
St. Joe’s then lost an elimination game to Oak Park, 9-2. Nate Miller had two hits for St. Joe’s.
Crest Hill was scheduled to play Oak Park on Sunday evening. An Oak Park victory would force a second game between the two teams. Crest Hill needs one victory to advance to the Zone tournament beginning July 28 at Bay City, Michigan. Crest Hill also is hosting a Bronco (11-12) Region Tournament, and Chicago AFCA is dominating. On Saturday, AFCA beat St. Joe’s, 34-1, and Crest Hill, 28-0.