Baseball

Athens Academy verses East Jackson
February 28, 2008

The Spartans once again sparkled offensively, defensively and on the mount in their five inning win against East Jackson.

Pitching:
• Russ DeVore pitched the first four innings looking spectacular on the mound… he gave up one hit, one run (unearned), struck out seven and only walked one
• Tag Galvin came in relief in the fifth inning and closed out the game striking out one and getting the other three players to make infield outs

Offensively:
First inning:
• McKay Matthews walked, stole second, and game home on a fielder’s choice
Second inning: HOT SIZZLING BATS!
• Hunter Stiles led off with a single.
• Two fly ball outs were hit to the outfield
• The Spartans had eight consecutive hits and 8 runs scored
• The 8 consecutive hits were by: Mark Sanders, James Colquitt, McKay Matthews, Matt Woodruff (2B), Patrick Jansen, Evans Wellborn, Hunter Stiles (2B), and Tag Galvin
Third inning:
• McKay led off with a walk
• Matt bunted him to second base
• Patrick walked
• Evans doubled
• Hunter doubled
• McKay, Patrick, Evans and Hunter scored
Fourth inning:
• McKay singled, went to second on a Matt’s walk, went to third on a passed ball and came home on a fielder’s choice
• Matt went to second on a passed ball, stole third and came home on another passed ball

The mercy rule was applied and the Spartans picked up their second victory of the season.

Final Score: Athens Academy 15, East Jackson 1