All five games were played last night, although one of them almost wasn’t. By the way, we’re nearing our first “Power Rankings,” so be warned…

Results

Woodstock 9, Winchester 6
Front Royal 5, Charlottesville 2
Purcellville 7, Harrisonburg 0
New Market 6, Covington 3
Staunton 4, Strasburg 2

Hitter of the Day

Derrick Herd Findlay 2017Our HOD is none other than Derrick Herd, from Woodstock and Findlay, who went 4-4, with a run, RBI, walk, and 2 doubles. Derrick is hitting 450/476/550 after 20 at-bats this summer.

Others of Note

Danton Hyman, Woodstock: 3-5, run, 2 RBIs, 2B
Cash Gladfelter, Woodstock: 4-5, run, 2B
Nick Goode, Winchester: 2-3, BB
Ray Hernandez, Purcellville: 3-4, 2 runs, RBI, 2 2B
Caleb Walls, Covington: 3-5, 2 runs, SB
Richard Miller, Staunton: 3-5, 2 RBIs, 2B
Jose Bonilla Traverso, Strasburg: 2-4, BB, 2B

Pitcher of the Day

Our pitcher of the day is Sean Gabel, from Purcellville and Santa Fe Community College! Sean Gabel Sante Fe 2017Sean earned a game score of 68, for throwing 6 shutout innings and allowing 4 hits, 0 walks, and striking out 4. He’s now 1-0, 2.53 in 10 2/3 innings this summer.

Others of Note

Ryan Watson, Front Royal: 4 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K’s (54)
Kyle Luigs, New Market: 6 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K’s (57)
Jordan Cox, Staunton: 4.2 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 8 K’s (56)

Wednesday’s Schedule

Woodstock at Covington
Strasburg at Purcellville
Charlottesville at Staunton
Waynesboro at Harrisonburg
Front Royal at New Market