FREDERICK, Md. - Joe Alexander (Leesburg, Va./Loudoun County) completed eight shutout innings in Friday's conference win against Alvernia 3-0.
On the Mound
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Joe Alexander (Leesburg, Va./Loudoun County) tossed eight shutout innings allowing only four hits and one walk while striking out seven.
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Harrison Ludington (Woodbridge, Va/Forest Park High School) got the save in the final inning, only allowing one hit and striking out two.
At the Plate
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Stephen Sommer (Leesburg, Va./Loudoun) went 2-for-4 with two RBIs.
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Keegan Brennan (Lake Wynonah, Pa./Nativity BVM) went 2-for-3 with a run, an RBI, and drew a walk.
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Jacob Saylor (Walkersville, Md./Walkersville) 2-for-4 with a double and scored a run.
How it Happened
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Alexander found himself in trouble in the second inning with runners on second and third but was able to strike out the last batter to end the threat.
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The Blazers finally eliminated the vacancy on the bases with a Rhue fielder's choice and a Brennan double. Sommer then shot one back at the pitcher that made it to centerfield to clear the bases for a 2-0 lead. Although two more baserunners would find themselves in scoring position, Alvernia's Jason Kelly would hold Hood.
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The following inning consisted of more baserunners and Brennan lifted a single over the first basemen and scored Saylor but the following runner Patterson was cut down at the plate.
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Ludington in his second appearance of the year would strike out the first batter and the second would ground out to the mount. The Golden Wolves mustered up a hit with two outs but a swing-and-miss would close it.
For the Opponent
Notes
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Hood improves to 12-4 and 3-1 in conference play.
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Alvernia drops to 8-9 and 1-3 in conference play.
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Harrison Ludington (Woodbridge, Va/Forest Park High School) earned the first save of his career.
Up Next
The Blazers will complete the three-game series at Alvernia on Sunday, March 22 for a doubleheader starting at approximately noon and 3 p.m..
