Well, so much for four games- three games were washed out by rain last night. But one game WAS played, and featured a tremendous start by a Waynesboro pitcher.
Result
Waynesboro 6, Staunton 0: Tyler Howe threw a complete game, 2-hit shutout, giving the Generals a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three semifinals against the Braves.
Hitter of the Day
The hitter of the day is TJ Condon, from Faulkner! The General’s catcher went 3-3, with 2 runs, a double, a walk, and a stolen base. During the regular season, TJ hit 307/374/534 in 88 at-bats.
Others of Note
Sam Palensky, Waynesboro: 2-5
Zack Sterry, Waynesboro: 2-3, RBI, BB
Eli Putnam, Waynesboro: 2-4, run RBI
Brent Sakurai, Waynesboro: 1-2, 2 runs, 2 RBIs, 2 BB, 3B
Romy Gonzalez, Staunton: 2-4. 2B (Had both Brave hits)
Pitcher of the Day
Not only was Tyler Howe the best pitcher last night, but the Alabama State Hornet earned the highest game score of the entire season with
his 9 shutout, 2-hit innings. He only walked 3, and struck out 9 for a score of 89. Tyler went 2-2, 5.59 in 5 games started in the regular season.
Other of Note
Parker Johnson, Staunton: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K’s
Tonight’s Games
Front Royal (Stephen Xirinachs) at Winchester (Christopher Hopkins) (Game 1)
Purcellville (Alex London) at Strasburg (Garrett Richards) (Game 1)
Waynesboro (David Ehmen) at Staunton (Samuel Crocker) (Game 2)
Covington (TBD- still?!?) at Harrisonburg (Corey Childress) (Game 1)
All Things Valley League 