MIDDLE SCHOOL DEVILS AT NEW HOPE - BASEBALL TAZ

The Middle School Devils traveled to New Hope again on Saturday for a double  header. When the day was done we came away with a win and a loss. Jordan Nelson went the distance for the Devils in the first 5 inning game of the day. Nelson did a fine job on the mound in this game; he racked up 8 Ks,while he only allowed 2 runs in the first 5 inning game of the day. We were tied 1 to 1 after 1st inning and down by 2-1 after 2nd inning with Nelson getting across home plate. 


The Middle School Devils had a 4 run inning in the 3rd with a hit by Ethan Wilson driving in Eli Hobbs and Nelson.  Bryce Tyler  was able to contribute an RBI with Aron Moss crossing home plate. Then Wilson scored on a nice drive by Brady Garris to put the MS devils up 5-2 in the 3rd inning which was the final score for the game. Garris performed well behind the plate; defense made some nice plays in the field and we didn't leave our runners stranded on the bases. The action in the field along with the work by Nelson on the mound allowed the Middle School Devils to get a satisfying win. This game today was the first loss for the Indians.

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	Final
Elkmont	1	0	4	0	0	5
New Hope	1	1	0	0	0	2
Pitching:
Jordan Nelson, 5 innings, 8 Strike Outs, 1 Walk, 2 Hits, 1 unearned run
Batting:
Eli Hobbs, 2 Singles
Jordan Nelson, 2 Singles, 1 RBI
Ethan Wilson, 1 Single, 2 RBI's
Bryce Tyler, 1 Single
Brady Garris, 1 Single, 1 RBI

In the second game of the day, it was a defensive struggle with Wilson on the mound. Wilson pitched the first two innings and with the support of his teammates no runs were allowed. Josh Johnson came to the mound to start the 3rd inning. There was 1 run allowed thru two innings of work and the second game came to an end with a loss  of 1 - 0 for the Middle School Devils.  

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	Final
Elkmont	0	0	0	0	0	0
New Hope	0	0	1	0	0	1
Pitching:
Ethan Wilson, 2 innings, 2 hits, 1 walk, No runs
Josh Johnson, 2 innings, 3 walks, 1 hit batter, No hits
Batting:
Eli Hobbs, 1 Single
Jordan Nelson, 1 Single
Jackson Cook, 1 Single

Coach Garris played a host of guys today as it appeared that everyone saw playing time and was given the opportunity to contribute which is worthy of some kudos to Coach Garris and his method of coaching. Nice win and a nice moral victory as well.  Nice day all in all.....Taz out!!