Weatherly had to start the season on the road on Monday, but it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Columbia Montour Votec Rams with a score of 8-7. The loss means Weatherly will be looking to earn his first 'W' of the season.
Even if Jack James didn't win, he hit and pitched big. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters in five innings and allowing just one earned run (one earned) on three hits. James was also active at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one RBI and three stolen bases.
James wasn't the only player to have at least one hit and make solid contact. One of them was Niklaus Ehler, who had 2 hits for 3, scored 2 runs, and stole 2 bases.
Like Weatherly, Columbia Montour Votek also got a great game from two-way player Mason Haught. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters in four innings, allowing only two hits (one walk allowed) and one earned run (one earned run). Ho was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base on two hits in four at bats.
In other hitting news, Jaxton Coser was phenomenal, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while on base in all four at-bats. Another player who made a difference was Kayden Long, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and two stolen bases.
With this win, Colombia Montour Votech is back at even 1-1.
Weatherly will be on the road to take on Executive Education Academy Charter School on Wednesday at 4 p.m. As for Columbia Montour Votec, they will play in front of MMI Preparatory School and home fans on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
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