More heads-up defense at Div. 2 title game

By Andrew Petrie, Globe Correspondent

LOWELL -- How many more great defensive plays can be made? With the lead run on first base and one out in the top of the ninth, PN center fielder Keegan Grabhorn tracked down a deep drive, then fired to first base to double off Auburn's Evan Pluff and keep the game scoreless.

Then, in the bottom of the inning, Auburn center fielder Keith Leatham made a diving play to open up the ninth inning and keep Mike Higgins off the bases. Jeff Croteau set down the next two batters to send the game to the 10th.