5/25/2013 5:46:59 PM
Orlando Scorpions Prime pitchers combined to strike out 13 in 7 IP, allowing only two hits and a walk in a 6-0 victory over South Florida Stingers. Lefty Carson Sands (2014, North Florida Christian HS, FL), a Florida State commit, was overpowering, throwing only one breaking ball in his 41 pitches, striking out five in 3 IP. Fastball was a consistent 88-90, hitting 91 a couple times. Pounded the zone with a 30:11 strike to ball ratio. Reliever Blake Sanderson (2014, Boone HS, FL) tossed two perfect innings, striking out four. He touched 87 twice. Reid Long (2014, Marianna HS, FL) closed the game out with two scoreless innings, striking out four as well.
Scorpions hitters had a good day, too. Accumulated 10 hits, though only Mississippi commit Tate Blackman (2014, Lake Brantley HS, FL) totaled two with a 2-2 day. Miami commit John Jones (2014, East River HS, FL), Logan Warmoth (2014, Lake Brantley HS, FL) and Patch McClellan (2014, Olympia HS, FL) each had a double. Miami commit Carl Chester (2014, Lake Brantley HS, FL) , Connor Prater (2014, Viera HS, FL), and Coastal Carolina commit Billy Cooke (2014, Trinity Preparatory HS, FL) each stole a base.
Stinger lefty starter Billy Larimore (2013, Ida Baker HS, FL) had a good outing in a losing effort. Went five inning, giving up two runs (zero earned) on two hits, striking out four. Fastball sat 85-87, touching 88. Mixed in a good curve at 68-72. Caleb Farmer (2013, Ida Baker HS, FL) was 1-2 and a steal.