By Nick Brockman, Messenger Sports Reporter nbrockman@the-messenger.com
MORTONS GAP - When the Hopkins County Central baseball team's five seniors left Friday evening's matchup, the veterans trotted off the field to a thunderous cheer. Unfortunately, it was not in a winning cause.
For Storm players Quentin Gordon, Dustin Grant, Austin Johnston, Cody Nesmith and Will Miller, the walk to the dugout on Senior Night marked the final such time at home, coming in an 18-3 loss to Union County (15-12).
Union scored in every inning and advanced to an 11-0 lead after just three at-bats against Central (11-11).
Down 16-0 to begin the fifth inning, Storm coach Lee James called time to remove his seniors from the field as the Braves' leadoff batter stepped into the box. The five players exited the field of play to applause from fans, coaches and opponents alike as five substitutes entered.
It was the younger group who broke up Union starter Blaine Avey's no-hit bid in the bottom of the fifth.
Junior Tyler Harris reached with one out on a walk and advanced to third on a wild pitch and throwing error. Fellow junior Coleman Ladd provided Central with its first run on an RBI ground-out.
With two outs, Joey Watkins lifted a single into left field to erase Central's zero in the hit column. Next up, Micah Rorer slapped a double into right field. Then, sophomore Stephen Gordon ripped a two-run single to left.
For Storm players Quentin Gordon, Dustin Grant, Austin Johnston, Cody Nesmith and Will Miller, the walk to the dugout on Senior Night marked the final such time at home, coming in an 18-3 loss to Union County (15-12).
Union scored in every inning and advanced to an 11-0 lead after just three at-bats against Central (11-11).
Down 16-0 to begin the fifth inning, Storm coach Lee James called time to remove his seniors from the field as the Braves' leadoff batter stepped into the box. The five players exited the field of play to applause from fans, coaches and opponents alike as five substitutes entered.
It was the younger group who broke up Union starter Blaine Avey's no-hit bid in the bottom of the fifth.
Junior Tyler Harris reached with one out on a walk and advanced to third on a wild pitch and throwing error. Fellow junior Coleman Ladd provided Central with its first run on an RBI ground-out.
With two outs, Joey Watkins lifted a single into left field to erase Central's zero in the hit column. Next up, Micah Rorer slapped a double into right field. Then, sophomore Stephen Gordon ripped a two-run single to left.
Defensively, Central struggled throughout by committing nine errors. Union sent at least six batters to the plate in each inning and batted around three separate times.
Miller started the game for the Storm, but did not make it past the second inning. Three other pitchers tried their hands, but experienced nearly the same level of success. All four combined to allow 17 hits.
The loss ends Central's regular season and the Storm will try to break their four-game losing streak at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Caldwell County to being the 7th District Tournament. Central lost its only regular season matchup with Caldwell, an away contest, 10-0 on April 17.
Union (15-12) 353 52 - 18 17 2
Central (11-11) 000 03 - 3 3 9
WP: Blaine Avey
LP: Will Miller
Miller started the game for the Storm, but did not make it past the second inning. Three other pitchers tried their hands, but experienced nearly the same level of success. All four combined to allow 17 hits.
The loss ends Central's regular season and the Storm will try to break their four-game losing streak at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Caldwell County to being the 7th District Tournament. Central lost its only regular season matchup with Caldwell, an away contest, 10-0 on April 17.
Union (15-12) 353 52 - 18 17 2
Central (11-11) 000 03 - 3 3 9
WP: Blaine Avey
LP: Will Miller
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