IR baseball stays hot
In their three games this season, the Indian River varsity baseball team has averaged 12 runs per game and let up a combined total of three – a recipe for perfection. The 3-0 Indians are now ready to buckle down after dismantling Caesar Rodney last Tuesday, 13-2.
Head coach Howard Smack said he was pleased to begin the night with returning pitcher Cory Showalter, who sat out the first two games due to a minor injury. Showalter kept the Riders’ fans do a dull roar, allowing only one hit in his five innings of the game.
“Being his first time back,” said Smack, “it was a really good return for him.”
Freshman Jamey Jarmon rotated onto the mound, as well.
On the offense, the Indians remained on-point. Third-baseman Jake Buchler got the momentum going in the second as the Indians made consistent hits and rounded the bases for an early 6-0 lead. The game slipped away from hosting team Caesar Rodney as senior pitcher Luis Barrientos nailed a two-run home run in the fourth, before Buchler knocked in a two-run homer of his own.
“It was a real team effort from everybody,” said Smack. “We were batting consistently and getting on the bases when we needed to. They’re learning that we don’t need every single batter getting those big hits, as long as we stay consistent in the lineup. We’re really taking advantage of what’s being given to us.”
The undefeated Indians may be sitting pretty in their conference, but there’s no time to rest as they head into a competitive week of ball. They were set to face St. Mark’s on Thursday, April 2, (after Coastal Point press deadline), and host Delmar on Friday, April 3. They’ll turn around in a showdown against Sussex Tech on Monday, April 6.
“We were going into four games this week,” said Smack. “I’d love to win them all, but we have to come ready to play each one.”
The St. Mark’s game holds a strong rivalry with Indian River.
“If we don’t win it,” said Smack, “the world’s not over, but if you can games like that, it’s another feather in your cap. They have a very respectable program.”
Impending conference bouts could also help Indian River in the tournament at the end of the year.
“All we can do is go out there and play our best,” Smack added. “As long as we bring our A-game, we’ll be alright.”
IR baseball stays hot
In their three games this season, the Indian River varsity baseball team has averaged 12 runs per game and let up a combined total of three – a recipe for perfection. The 3-0 Indians are now ready to buckle down after dismantling Caesar Rodney last Tuesday, 13-2.
Head coach Howard Smack said he was pleased to begin the night with returning pitcher Cory Showalter, who sat out the first two games due to a minor injury. Showalter kept the Riders’ fans do a dull roar, allowing only one hit in his five innings of the game.
“Being his first time back,” said Smack, “it was a really good return for him.”
Freshman Jamey Jarmon rotated onto the mound, as well.
On the offense, the Indians remained on-point. Third-baseman Jake Buchler got the momentum going in the second as the Indians made consistent hits and rounded the bases for an early 6-0 lead. The game slipped away from hosting team Caesar Rodney as senior pitcher Luis Barrientos nailed a two-run home run in the fourth, before Buchler knocked in a two-run homer of his own.
“It was a real team effort from everybody,” said Smack. “We were batting consistently and getting on the bases when we needed to. They’re learning that we don’t need every single batter getting those big hits, as long as we stay consistent in the lineup. We’re really taking advantage of what’s being given to us.”
The undefeated Indians may be sitting pretty in their conference, but there’s no time to rest as they head into a competitive week of ball. They were set to face St. Mark’s on Thursday, April 2, (after Coastal Point press deadline), and host Delmar on Friday, April 3. They’ll turn around in a showdown against Sussex Tech on Monday, April 6.
“We were going into four games this week,” said Smack. “I’d love to win them all, but we have to come ready to play each one.”
The St. Mark’s game holds a strong rivalry with Indian River.
“If we don’t win it,” said Smack, “the world’s not over, but if you can games like that, it’s another feather in your cap. They have a very respectable program.”
Impending conference bouts could also help Indian River in the tournament at the end of the year.
“All we can do is go out there and play our best,” Smack added. “As long as we bring our A-game, we’ll be alright.”
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