The Lansdale Little League team, sponsored by Cannoneers, finished in second place at the Newtown/Edgemont 12-and-under tournament after falling to an experienced Flourtown team 3-0.

 Impressive defensive plays by Flourtown thwarted Lansdale threats in both the first and sixth innings. In the final frame, Andrew Alexander's line drive was caught by the Flourtown pitcher, who alertly threw to first for the game-ending double play.

Outstanding defensive plays turned in by third baseman Mitch Gilbert kept the game close until the bottom of the 5th, when Flourtown tacked on a couple of insurance runs.

Despite being its offense being silenced by the Flourtown pitching staff, Lansdale outscored its four tournament opponents (which also included West Norriton, Nether Providence and Newtown/Edgemont) 33-7.

Next up for Lansdale, a tournament at Pennridge Little League in Perkasie from July 25-Aug. 1.