The Warriors (7-1) travelled down to Lee County today and beat Lee Christian Academy 15-3. The Warriors sent 8 men to the plate in the first inning, scoring 4 runs and never looked back. Thomas started the game and got the win pitching three shutout innings before giving way to the bullpen.
In the 4th inning, the Warriors sent 10 men to the plate opening up an 8 run lead. Several firsts happened in this game. Luke and Brian both got their first hits, Matthew had his first multi-hit game, Caleb had his first single, Chris hit his first home run and Michael delivered the first room service (or is that dugout service) delivery of popcorn.
After having last week’s Thursday and Friday games cancelled due to the weather it was good to get back out on the field and have a game where everyone contributed. The rest of the week’s schedule looks more difficult. The Warriors face Halifax Academy on Wednesday, Louisburg H.S. on Thursday and finish off with week with a double header on Saturday against the Richmond Patriots.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Game 7 v. Rocky Mount Academy
Another strong performance by the Warriors (6-1) earned the team a 9-2 victory over the Eagles of Rocky Mount Academy. Playing their first away game since their defeat v. Ravenscoft, the Warriors were held in check at the plate for the first 3 innings managing only 2 walks and going down in order in both the 1st and 3rd innings. Meanwhile, the Eagles managed to scratch out a couple of runs on a HR in the second and stringing together two hits in the third.
The Warriors bats came to life in the forth inning where they batted around and scored three runs, highlighted by a double by Bill and a triple by Chris. In the fifth inning, the Warriors sent 11 men to the plate with Zach and TJ both roping RBI doubles, and Chris, Taylor and Matthew each adding RBI singles to the hit parade.
Strong pitching and defense contributed to the Warrior’s victory. TJ pitched 4 innings allowing 4 hits and two runs, walking two, hitting one batter and striking out 5. Chris came in in the fifth, shutting the door by giving up no runs, 1 hit, 1 walk, and striking out 5.
The Web Gem defensive play-of-the-game, once again involved TJ. In the fifth inning with the Warriors holding a 9-2 lead, the Eagles came to the plate with the heart of their order up. The first batter walked, the second batter (the #3 batter in their lineup) roped a double over TJ’s head in left field. TJ chased the ball down, fired a perfect throw to the cut off man, Caleb, who then executed a perfect turn and threw a strike from the outfield grass to Whit, to cut the man down at the plate for the first out of the inning. The Eagles, with their confidence deflated, weren’t able to get another man on base for the rest of game.
The Warrior’s next game is scheduled for Thursday, against conference opponent, the Raleigh Hawks, at USA baseball in Cary.
The Warriors bats came to life in the forth inning where they batted around and scored three runs, highlighted by a double by Bill and a triple by Chris. In the fifth inning, the Warriors sent 11 men to the plate with Zach and TJ both roping RBI doubles, and Chris, Taylor and Matthew each adding RBI singles to the hit parade.
Strong pitching and defense contributed to the Warrior’s victory. TJ pitched 4 innings allowing 4 hits and two runs, walking two, hitting one batter and striking out 5. Chris came in in the fifth, shutting the door by giving up no runs, 1 hit, 1 walk, and striking out 5.
The Web Gem defensive play-of-the-game, once again involved TJ. In the fifth inning with the Warriors holding a 9-2 lead, the Eagles came to the plate with the heart of their order up. The first batter walked, the second batter (the #3 batter in their lineup) roped a double over TJ’s head in left field. TJ chased the ball down, fired a perfect throw to the cut off man, Caleb, who then executed a perfect turn and threw a strike from the outfield grass to Whit, to cut the man down at the plate for the first out of the inning. The Eagles, with their confidence deflated, weren’t able to get another man on base for the rest of game.
The Warrior’s next game is scheduled for Thursday, against conference opponent, the Raleigh Hawks, at USA baseball in Cary.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Games 5 and 6 v. Forsyth
Playing a double header at Fleming v. our first conference opponents, the Warriors (5-1) exhibited excellent pitching, hitting and defense to sweep the Forsyth Home Educators, 12-1 in first game and 8-4 in the second.
In the first game, Bill pitched a complete game allowing only 2 hits. He struck out 7 batters over 5 innings and didn’t walk anyone. The defensive web gem of the day came in the fifth inning when the visitors loaded the bases with no outs, and the heart of the order coming up. The Forsyth batter lifted a fly ball to left field where TJ settled under the ball, caught it, and fired a laser to Whit who tagged out the runner trying score. Going from bases loaded no outs, to men on first and second 2 outs, in one play, took the wind out of the opponents, and Bill induced the next batter into a 1-3 ground out to end the game.
Offensively, in the first game, we scored in each inning and batted around in the 4th, scoring 5 runs in that frame. Leading batters in the first game were Whit (2-3), Caleb (2-4), Bill (2-3), and Mark (1-1).
In the second game, Caleb started off on the mound going 4 strong innings allowing 2 earned runs, striking out 2, and walking 2 (erasing one of those walks by picking off the runner on 1st). Chris came in to finish off the game in the fifth inning and earn a save by striking out 6, walking 2 and allowing 2 earned runs.
Offensively, the dramatic moment came in the bottom of the 6th. Forsyth had scored twice in the top of the sixth to come within one of the Warriors, 5-4, and the momentum seemed to be shifting. Caleb started off our half of the inning with a walk. Caleb moved over to second on a wild pitch, and Forsyth decided to intentionally walk Bill. Chris hit a single to load the bases with no out. Matthew came to the plate. The first pitch to Matthew was a wild pitch, scoring Caleb from 3rd and the other two runners moving up. Matthew then laid down a perfect squeeze bunt, scoring Bill and moving Chris to third. Next up for the Warriors was Taylor who worked a walk. Then Josh hit the ball to the infield in a potentially inning ending double play, but, by hustling down the first base line, didn’t allow the defense to double him up which allowed Chris to score. With three runs in, the Warriors had an 8-4 lead going into the 7th inning, they had some breathing room, and Chris was able to close them down with 2Ks and a ground out to end the game.
Next week brings three away games. On Tuesday, the Warriors travel to Rocky Mount to face Rocky Mount Christian Academy; on Thursday, we travel to the USA baseball complex to take on our league opponent the Raleigh Hawks, and we finish off the week with a rare Friday night game against Wilson Christian Academy.
In the first game, Bill pitched a complete game allowing only 2 hits. He struck out 7 batters over 5 innings and didn’t walk anyone. The defensive web gem of the day came in the fifth inning when the visitors loaded the bases with no outs, and the heart of the order coming up. The Forsyth batter lifted a fly ball to left field where TJ settled under the ball, caught it, and fired a laser to Whit who tagged out the runner trying score. Going from bases loaded no outs, to men on first and second 2 outs, in one play, took the wind out of the opponents, and Bill induced the next batter into a 1-3 ground out to end the game.
Offensively, in the first game, we scored in each inning and batted around in the 4th, scoring 5 runs in that frame. Leading batters in the first game were Whit (2-3), Caleb (2-4), Bill (2-3), and Mark (1-1).
In the second game, Caleb started off on the mound going 4 strong innings allowing 2 earned runs, striking out 2, and walking 2 (erasing one of those walks by picking off the runner on 1st). Chris came in to finish off the game in the fifth inning and earn a save by striking out 6, walking 2 and allowing 2 earned runs.
Offensively, the dramatic moment came in the bottom of the 6th. Forsyth had scored twice in the top of the sixth to come within one of the Warriors, 5-4, and the momentum seemed to be shifting. Caleb started off our half of the inning with a walk. Caleb moved over to second on a wild pitch, and Forsyth decided to intentionally walk Bill. Chris hit a single to load the bases with no out. Matthew came to the plate. The first pitch to Matthew was a wild pitch, scoring Caleb from 3rd and the other two runners moving up. Matthew then laid down a perfect squeeze bunt, scoring Bill and moving Chris to third. Next up for the Warriors was Taylor who worked a walk. Then Josh hit the ball to the infield in a potentially inning ending double play, but, by hustling down the first base line, didn’t allow the defense to double him up which allowed Chris to score. With three runs in, the Warriors had an 8-4 lead going into the 7th inning, they had some breathing room, and Chris was able to close them down with 2Ks and a ground out to end the game.
Next week brings three away games. On Tuesday, the Warriors travel to Rocky Mount to face Rocky Mount Christian Academy; on Thursday, we travel to the USA baseball complex to take on our league opponent the Raleigh Hawks, and we finish off the week with a rare Friday night game against Wilson Christian Academy.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Game 4 v. Greenville
The Warriors (3-1) returned to their winning ways with a 10-0 victory against Greenville Christian. TJ went the distance on the mound with a 5 inning 1 hit effort that saw error free defence, timely hitting, and good situational play. In the first inning, Zach scored on a double by Caleb for the first run. In the second, Brian scored on a sacrifice fly by Chris. In the third the Warriors posted a couple of more runs, and broke it open in the forth inning by scoring 6 runs. The 10 hit effort was highlighted by extra base hits by Caleb (double), and TJ (triple).
Conference play begins Saturday with a double header against Forsyth Home Educators at Flemming. Gametimes are scheduled for 1 and 3.
Conference play begins Saturday with a double header against Forsyth Home Educators at Flemming. Gametimes are scheduled for 1 and 3.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Game 3 v. Ravenscroft
The Warriors were handed our first loss last night in a tough game against Ravenscroft. We faced some solid pitching and while we were able to put the ball into play well, we had a hard time coming up with the hits when we needed them, stranding four runners in scoring position. Ravenscroft was not overpowering but were able to string together a few hits and were helped by a few Warrior errors. We were missing some key players, but overall the players stepped up and gave a good showing against our first real tough competition. Of particular note was a solid game at second base by Brian, and a 2 for 3 outing at the plate by Mark. A bouncer off the wall in center by Bill and a ground rule double in left center by Caleb were also impressive. This was a good game for us and the first of an upcoming string of games against strong teams. We’re finished getting our feet wet and now it’s time to plunge in game by game as we move towards the East Regionals at the end of April.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Game 2 v. Wilson Christian
A great night to open our home field. - With temperatures hovering around 60, a full moon partially obscured by the clouds, and Caleb Clark in the announcers booth, the Warriors took it to Wilson Christian 12-2, completing the game in just 5 innings.
Caleb, making his first start of the season put two strong innings together without giving up a run. Chris pitched 1 inning and gave up 1 run while striking out 2. Matthew came in an pitched the final two innings giving up 1 run and striking out 4.
The Warriors also were strong at the plate, batting around in the 1st and sending 11 batters to the plate in the second inning.
Defensively, the Warriors played error free baseball highlighted by Chris making an ESPN web gem diving catch in center field in the first inning.
Next game at Ravenscroft on Thursday.
Caleb, making his first start of the season put two strong innings together without giving up a run. Chris pitched 1 inning and gave up 1 run while striking out 2. Matthew came in an pitched the final two innings giving up 1 run and striking out 4.
The Warriors also were strong at the plate, batting around in the 1st and sending 11 batters to the plate in the second inning.
Defensively, the Warriors played error free baseball highlighted by Chris making an ESPN web gem diving catch in center field in the first inning.
Next game at Ravenscroft on Thursday.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Game 1 v. Durham Academy
Great Game - We won 9-0.
What a difference 3 days make. After getting 3 inches of snow on the ground Monday and therefore, postponing Tuesday's original season opening game to a later date, waking up this Friday with expected temperatures of around 70 at game time was enough to get any baseball fan's blood pumping.
The weather did not disappoint, and neither did the team.
Pitching and defense wins championships and we got both today. Bill and Thomas combined for a 4 hit shutout which was called after 6 innings due to darkness. And with the exception of one tough hop for Caleb at shortstop we played error free ball.
In the first inning the Durham pitcher shut us down, but in the second inning we batted around, scoring 3 runs. We tacked on two in the 4th, one in the fifth, and 3 in the 6th.
As a team we hit .444 for the game and had on on-base percentage of .541.
Multi-hit games for Zach, Whit, Thomas, TJ.
We're still learning how to run bases and left a few runs on the basepaths, but overall a very satisfying beginning for out season. Next up - Our Home Opener v. Wilson Christian at Flemming on Tuesday 3/10 at 7PM.
What a difference 3 days make. After getting 3 inches of snow on the ground Monday and therefore, postponing Tuesday's original season opening game to a later date, waking up this Friday with expected temperatures of around 70 at game time was enough to get any baseball fan's blood pumping.
The weather did not disappoint, and neither did the team.
Pitching and defense wins championships and we got both today. Bill and Thomas combined for a 4 hit shutout which was called after 6 innings due to darkness. And with the exception of one tough hop for Caleb at shortstop we played error free ball.
In the first inning the Durham pitcher shut us down, but in the second inning we batted around, scoring 3 runs. We tacked on two in the 4th, one in the fifth, and 3 in the 6th.
As a team we hit .444 for the game and had on on-base percentage of .541.
Multi-hit games for Zach, Whit, Thomas, TJ.
We're still learning how to run bases and left a few runs on the basepaths, but overall a very satisfying beginning for out season. Next up - Our Home Opener v. Wilson Christian at Flemming on Tuesday 3/10 at 7PM.
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