The Trojans’ Austin Parker successfully slides into second base against Colonial Beach.
Essex bats awoke from an early slumber as the Trojans scored six fifth inning runs to blank Colonial Beach 10-0 at Ashton Field on April 29.
“We waited a little while to get the bats going,” observed Essex coach Reed Harmon. “We got some hits from people who’ve been struggling a little bit so that was good to see. Plus, our pitcher (Jake Richardson) wasn’t at his best tonight, but did a good job of wiggling out of some situations.”
A freshman, Richardson struck out eight and walked one while finishing with a four-hitter in the five inning contest.
Jay Jeter and Jacob Durham paced the Trojans with two hits apiece. Jeter finished with 3 RBIs, while Durham drove in two runs.
Kyran Howard’s two-run single in the fifth brought the game to a halt due to the 10-run mercy rule.
Two days later, Essex traveled to Colonial Beach and trounced the Drifters 16-0. This contest also ended after five innings due to the mercy rule.
Noah Thompson finished with a one-hitter and fanned seven in a route-going performance.
Keion Hence, Howard and Jeter paced the Trojans’ 13- hit attack as they each finished 3-for-4.
Jeter and Hence drove in three runs as did Aiden Mc- Girt.
Essex plated six second inning runs for a 7-0 lead.
Essex plays at Lancaster tonight and finishes regular season play next week at King William (May 12), at Westmoreland (May 13), and at home against Westmoreland (May 15).
Northern Neck District Baseball Standings: Rappahannock 6-0, 12-2; Northumberland 4-2, 9-2; Lancaster 3-3, 10-6; Essex 3-3, 8-5; Colonial Beach 2-4, 6-8; Westmoreland 0-6, 0-12.
Northern Neck District Softball Standings: Rappahannock 6-0, 9-3; Westmoreland 4-2, 7-5; Northumberland 4-2, 8-3; Lancaster 2-4, 9-7; Essex 2-4, 6-8; Colonial Beach 0-6, 2-10.
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