Citrus Heights, CA — Despite trailing by as many as four runs, Foothill Gold 2011 Heald 12U rallied to defeat Drop Zone 12U-Landrum 7-5 on Saturday. A single by Lariah H put Drop Zone 12U-Landrum on the board in the top of the first. A double by Paisley M, and a ground out by Bella W helped Drop Zone 12U-Landrum extend their early lead in the second. Foothill Gold 2011 Heald 12U tied the game in the bottom of the second thanks to a single by Hayden H, a walk by Sophia S, and a walk by Abby Q. Drop Zone 12U-Landrum took the lead in the top of the third. A wild pitch scored one run, to give Drop Zone 12U-Landrum the upper hand, 5-4. Foothill Gold 2011 Heald 12U took the lead in the bottom of the third. Hayden doubled, scoring two runs, to give Foothill Gold 2011 Heald 12U the leg up, 6-5. Sophia led things off in the circle for Foothill Gold 2011 Heald 12U. The starting pitcher surrendered four hits and five runs (four earned) over three innings, striking out four and walking seven. Kaydance T led things off in the circle for Drop Zone 12U-Landrum. The starting pitcher surrendered six hits and seven runs over two and one-third innings, striking out four and walking five. Foothill Gold 2011 Heald 12U's Hayden made the most of their chances at the plate. The number seven hitter led the team with two hits in two at bats. Sophia paced Foothill Gold 2011 Heald 12U with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting five walks for the game. Hayden stole two bases. Paisley, Lariah, Etta B, and Emma T each collected one hit for Drop Zone 12U-Landrum. Paisley went 1-for-1 at the plate as they led the team with two runs batted in. Drop Zone 12U-Landrum worked the count all day, collecting seven walks.