Blacksburg beats Halifax 7-3 in finals of winners bracket
James Moyer Sports Complex, Salem VA, Monday, July 23, 2007 ---
Blacksburg played in the finals of the winners bracket Monday, defeating
Halifax County 7-3 to advance to the State semi-finals. Blacksburg is
the only remaining unbeaten team while Halifax, Salem, and Charlotte
County all have one loss. Blacksburg jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in
the second, then added two more runs in third, and three in the
fifth. Caden Croy, Hal Hughes, Adam Linkous, Morgan McCoy, and Thomas
Hughes all pitched for Blacksburg. At the plate, Blacksburg was led by
Thomas Hughes who went 2 for 3 with a double and single. He scored two
runs, and had a stolen base. Thomas also pitched the last two outs in
the top of the 6th to preserve the win. Andrew Guy went 2 for 3 and had
2 RBIs. After the game, Manager Mike Goforth said, "I'm very proud of
everyone on this team. They all do their job. Some were asked to do
things tonight that they aren't used to doing. The fan support continues
to amaze me, but we still have work to do." Blacksburg plays Salem
tonight at 8PM at Moyer Field. Halifax plays Charlotte County at 6PM in
the opener.
The Blacksburg players wait their turn to play as they watch Charlotte
County vs. Goochland.
National Director Leroy Floyd and State Director Charlie Green.
Many older Blacksburg players attend in support of their younger
counterparts.
O-Zone All-Star coaches John Dascanio and Mike Barry made the trip to
Salem to support the minors.
The Blacksburg team during player introductions.
Caden Croy fires to the plate in the first inning under the watchful
eyes of the Blacksburg coaches.
Catcher Ethan Goforth has been dominant behind the plate.
Pitcher Caden Croy fields his position and makes the first out of the
game.
Tyler Davis strokes a double to the gap and would later score the first
run of the game.
The three Blacksburg coaches survey the field.
OF Jake McCoy.
Hal Hughes entered the game in the second inning and pitched two solid
innings in relief, striking out two.
Morgan McCoy fields a ball from Thomas Hughes to force a runner at
third and stop a Halifax rally.
Hal Hughes is excited about his pitching!
OF/IF Will Murray was productive again, getting on base and scoring a
run.
Andrew Guy continues his hot hitting streak with a key single during a
Blacksburg rally.
Sequence one: 3B Morgan McCoy fields a ball and flips to SS Thomas
Hughes who covers third.
Sequence two: Thomas Hughes by a step! The Halifax coach uses body
english as he watches the play.
Adam Linkous focuses on the plate upon entering in the fourth inning.
Sequence one: Manager Mike Goforth and team members are fired up over
Adam's solid pitching.
Sequence two: That's what I'm talking about!
Sequence three: More support from Coach McCoy and Thomas Hughes. Great
"team" effort!
John Hinson and Andrew Guy warm up between innings.
Blacksburg loads the bases in the 5th and would add to their lead.
Varsity baseball coach Scott Siburt surveys the potential 2012-2015
varsity baseball prospects.
One out away!
Blacksburg players exit the field to supportive family members and
friends.
The Salem grounds crew has done an excellent job preparing the field
for tournament play!
