Arkansas City, KS — Goddard Lions Varsity fell to Arkansas City 3-2 on Tuesday on the final play of the game. The game was tied at two with Arkansas City batting in the bottom of the eighth when Trevor Pierce singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. The pitching was strong on both sides. Arkansas City pitchers struck out seven, while Goddard Lions Varsity sat down five. In the first inning, Arkansas City got their offense started. Arkansas City scored one run when Gabe Welch singled. Arkansas City evened things up at two in the bottom of the fifth inning when Welch singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run. Welch earned the victory on the pitcher's mound for Arkansas City. The fireballer lasted two innings, allowing zero hits and zero runs while striking out two and walking zero. Lake Hamilton took the loss for Goddard Lions Varsity. Hamilton lasted one-third of an inning, allowing two hits and one run while walking one. Seth Zimmerman started the game for Arkansas City. The hurler surrendered two runs on five hits over six innings, striking out five Jake Shope started the game for Goddard Lions Varsity. The righthander surrendered one run on five hits over three innings, striking out one and walking one Seth Wilhelm led Goddard Lions Varsity with two hits in three at bats. Goddard Lions Varsity didn't commit a single error in the field. Wilhelm had seven chances in the field, the most on the team. Arkansas City collected 11 hits on the day. Welch and Lucas Barnes each racked up multiple hits for Arkansas City. Welch went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead Arkansas City in hits. Arkansas City was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Jarrett Brooks made the most plays with nine.