Louisa vs. Battlefield (April 15, 2019)
With sunburned faces, the Lions fell short in their first game in Myrtle Beach to the Haymarket Bobcats from Virginia. Ethan Snyder got the first start of the tournament for the Lions while Harris took the mound for the Bobcats.
The Lions started an early 2 out rally in the top half of the first. Jack McDonald started the threat with a walk followed by an RBI single from Garrett Duerson. A single and a walk would load the bases for the Lions. Duerson scored on a passed ball and a walk would bring the third run in for Louisa. The Bobcats tried to start a rally of their own in the bottom of the first, but Snyder was able to record three quick outs to leave one runner on.
Vollmer came in for relief in the top of the second inning. McDonald recorded his first hit of the day, but the Lions couldn’t start another rally. The Bobcats came back in the bottom of the third with a rally of their own. After two walks and an RBI flyout, Michael Weakley replaced Snyder who finished his day with two walks and three strikeouts. Weakley got out of the jam not allowing a run.
Evan Cash came into the game in the bottom of the fourth giving up back-to-back-to-back singles. He finished the night with two earned runs and no walks. Owen Agee and Michael Barber both pitched an inning for the Lions, giving up a total of two earned runs.
The Lions struggled defensively throughout the game and struggled to get a hit in the last few innings falling to the Bobcats 11-3. The Bobcats collected 12 hits on the day and the Lions accounted for four errors. The Lions are set to face St. Albans High School from West Virginia on Tuesday at 3:45. Let’s Go Lions!
The Lions started an early 2 out rally in the top half of the first. Jack McDonald started the threat with a walk followed by an RBI single from Garrett Duerson. A single and a walk would load the bases for the Lions. Duerson scored on a passed ball and a walk would bring the third run in for Louisa. The Bobcats tried to start a rally of their own in the bottom of the first, but Snyder was able to record three quick outs to leave one runner on.
Vollmer came in for relief in the top of the second inning. McDonald recorded his first hit of the day, but the Lions couldn’t start another rally. The Bobcats came back in the bottom of the third with a rally of their own. After two walks and an RBI flyout, Michael Weakley replaced Snyder who finished his day with two walks and three strikeouts. Weakley got out of the jam not allowing a run.
Evan Cash came into the game in the bottom of the fourth giving up back-to-back-to-back singles. He finished the night with two earned runs and no walks. Owen Agee and Michael Barber both pitched an inning for the Lions, giving up a total of two earned runs.
The Lions struggled defensively throughout the game and struggled to get a hit in the last few innings falling to the Bobcats 11-3. The Bobcats collected 12 hits on the day and the Lions accounted for four errors. The Lions are set to face St. Albans High School from West Virginia on Tuesday at 3:45. Let’s Go Lions!
