GHS junior varisty defeats Cougars

Saturday, April 11, 2009

The Greencastle junior varsity baseball team opened the season with a 5-0 win over North Putnam Thursday.

Ryan Battin and Hunter Mitchell combined to pitch a two-hit shutout for the Tiger Cubs. The due also recorded nine strikeouts and walked just one batter in the win.

Greencastle also put forth a strong defensive effort, committing just one error on the night.

Jesse Vermillion and Levi App collected a double each, with Battin adding a single and two stolen bases.

Greencastle (1-0) travels to Rockville Tuesday. The game will follow the varsity contest, which begins at 5 p.m.

At Greencastle

North Putnam 000 000 0 -- 0 2 2

Greencastle 300 110 x -- 5 3 1

WP -- Battin

LP -- Worth

2B -- Vermillion, App (GHS)

Next game -- Greencastle (1-0) travels to Rockville Tuesday. The game will follow the varsity contest, which begins at 5 p.m.