The Andalusia Bulldogs 12U Dixie baseball All-Stars found themselves on the short end of 16-1 ball game against Troy on Saturday afternoon at Johnson Park in the Dixie 12U District 9 tournament.

The Bulldogs were the visiting team, but a pair of ground outs and strikeout retired the Andalusia batters in order in the game’s opening frame.

Drew Nelson quickly got Troy on the board in the bottom of the first when he blasted a solo shot well over the 220-foot sign in dead center for a 1-0 Trojan lead. An error by Andalusia then pushed Troy out front 2-0 early.

Gage Messick was the first Andalusia batter to reach base when he was plunked to start the top of second.

Troy took a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the second when a run came around to score on fielder’s choice.

A single, double and a walk then loaded up the bases from Troy’s Nelson.

Nelson let the first pitch go for ball and then sent a monster shot sailing deep over the center-field fence for a grand slam and 7-0 Troy lead.

At the end of the second inning, Troy was on top 10-0.

Griffin Kennedy drew a two-out walk for Andalusia in the top of third inning, and later came around to score on a passed ball to make the score 10-1.

Troy ended the game via mercy rule in the bottom of the third inning.

Nelson delivered the final blow with a three-run home run over the fence in center to give Troy a 16-1 victory.

Nelson finished the game 3-for-3 with three home runs and eight RBIs. Through three tournament games, Nelson has five home runs for Troy.

Andalusia finished the game with no hits recorded, but they did draw four free passes off the Troy pitcher.

Andalusia moves into Monday’s loser bracket game against Luverne.

At the time the Star-News went to press, the results of the game were not available.

For coverage of Monday’s Andalusia and Luverne game, check out Wednesday’s edition of the Star-News.