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High School  | General | 5/7/2026

High School Notebook: May 7

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Ryder Bell, LHP, Hamilton (AZ)

Bell got the ball for Hamilton in the first round of playoff action and did not blink. The young left-hander tosses 6 2/3 strong innings with four strikeouts and just one walk. Bell faced some adversity at times with runners on, but consistently competed and found a way out of most jams. An athletic operation with intent is shown on the mound. Bell throws from a lower 3/4 slot that can create a tough angle. The fastball worked 82-85 mph with armside run. It paired well with a sweeper at 70-72 mph. Bell attacked the zone with both pitches often and landed the sweeper arm side consistently. The stuff has already shown it can play against quality lineups. Bell should be a fun name to monitor over the next couple years. 
 

Cory Wuttke, OF, Hamilton (AZ)



Wuttke has put together an impressive junior season and that did not change come playoff time. The uncommitted outfielder reached base three times, walking once and collecting a pair of hits that included a solo shot over the left field wall. Wuttke utilizes a super compact swing that has quality bat speed and strength at contact. The strength allows for balls to be driven well middle to pullside. With two-strikes, strong bat to ball skills allow Wuttke to fight off tough pitches and be a hard out on opposing arms. The mix of speed and impact make for a very intriguing profile that shouldn’t remain uncommitted much longer. 

 
Abram Sherrin, SS, Liberty (AZ)

Sherrin was forced to leave the ballgame early against Hamilton, but still showed off the skill set before doing so. The Arizona commit features an athletic build with quality strength present. At the plate, a balanced operation is shown from the right side of the plate. Sherrin fires an accurate barrel with strength at contact. He can generate power middle to pullside with the ability to leave the yard. There should be even more power to tap into down the line. Defensively, the athleticism plays well at shortstop. Sherrin covers a good bit of ground and has the arm strength to play on the left side. The profile could be one that immediately makes an impact once he reaches campus next year. 

-Tyler Henninger


Gannon Grant, 2026, RHP, Center Grove (IN) checks in as the number 86 ranked prospect in the country. And the Tennessee commit has been picking up draft steam for several months now. In my first look of the spring, it was superb. Fastball started off 95-97 mph, and it comes out super easy. Settled in at 91-94 mph and did not drop below 90 mph in his outing. The fastball features good carry through the zone and was able to locate it up, down, and east to west. Works from a sidestep delivery with quick tempo, loose and flowing arm action from a 3/4 arm slot. Grant is pretty athletic and is an easy mover downhill. Repeated his mechanics and threw good strikes. The slider and curveball both operated in the low 80s that showed sharp late break and big sweep, while he also buried a changeup that he tunneled well. He threw each pitch for consistent strikes and the confidence on the mound was prevalent. To add to the repertoire, he also showed off the two-way ability in the look adding a couple of loud barrels. 


Drake McClurg, 2027, OF, Center Grove (IN) is a super twitchy centerfielder who hits atop the lineup both in the spring and summer. The Texas A&M commit showcases his hyper athleticism on both sides of the ball, as well as the gridiron. A plethora of tools standout as McClurg finds himself amongst the 5-tool athletes in the class. Whether it’s his speed, defense, or the ability to hit for average or power, it’s always on display. Even in his outs, it just looks and sounds different. The future upside with the switch-hitting prospect is special.  


Liam Delp, 2027, MIF, Center Grove (IN) showed well in this look and the athleticism was apparent whether it was at the plate or at second base. With the speed and defensive skills, the bat helps as a separator with elite bat-to-ball. The defensive awareness really stands out as a surefire tool, and the feet are super quick. The Michigan commit checks in as a top 15 player in the state of Indiana and is a fun watch with game-breaking abilities. 
 

Sam Pearson, 2027, SS, Lexington Christian (KY) has made noticeable strides over the last couple of years, but the athleticism has always stood out. The two-sport athlete has really made an impression on the diamond, despite the success on the gridiron. In my first look this spring, the Virginia Tech commit showed why he is a top player in the Kentucky class. The SS comes in at 6-foot-1, 170-lbs even though I think it profiles more in the outfield. The swing is a longer path, but it is loose with an uphill finish that creates good leverage. The arm strength is also a tool as he is currently his team’s closer and, in this game, he picked up the save where he saw his fastball hit 90 and 91 mph. A name to monitor this summer. 
 

Baird Woodall, 2028, MIF, Lexington Catholic (KY) is a super competitive look. High energy player and a team leader as a sophomore. While the size doesn’t stand out, it really doesn’t matter with Woodall. He plays the game hard and it does not go unnoticed. Works counts deep at the plate and makes the plays on the defensive side. Arm strength will be something to monitor as he currently profiles at second more than short. It’s solid bat-to-ball and keeps the barrel on plane with a line drive approach. Kid is a winner and an absolute gamer. Woodall will be one that looks to take a leap in the next updated rankings cycle for Kentucky.  


Jon Crandall, 2028, 1B, Lexington Catholic (KY) Accurate barrel is a term that I can best describe Crandall. Currently sitting inside the top 100 nationally, Crandall is having a solid spring and looks to keep that momentum into the summer and ahead of August 1st. Crandall has done well in all national events we have seen him. It’s a physical bat that looks to drive in the gaps. Does a great job of recognizing spin and drives the ball any chance he gets. Defensively, he plays a solid first base, but it’s the bat that is the separator at this juncture. Currently has six homers on the year.  


Landon Echelberry, 2028, RHP, Oregon Clay (OH) Echelberry is name that will continue to climb as we head into the summer. The two-way prospect shows premium ability at the plate and on the mound. In this look, Echelberry and his team took on his former school, Findlay, in the first matchup since he transferred schools. Emotions were a high to say the least but was dialed on the mound versus his former team. Echelberry tossed a complete game shutout with 9 strikeouts. His fastball opened 92-94 mph and was still pumping 89-92 mph by the end of game. Despite the heavy fastball, it was his secondaries (slider and changeup) that were the most effective. His slider was featured at 81-84 mph and the changeup faded at 84-85 mph. He commanded the zone and wasn’t afraid to work east west. Echelberry is also a star on the gridiron as QB1 with offers coming in already. He is a competitor by nature, so there is no calling card yet. But the ability on the diamond is very real and his name will be very popular this summer and as he heads into his junior campaign.  


Bryce Besgrove, 2028, LHP, Oregon Clay (OH) Up in northern Ohio, I had the treat to see Oregon Clay who features a 1-2 punch in the 2028 class. This time, it was Besgrove’s turn on the mound and he did not disappoint. All he did was throw a no-hitter (5 innings) and struck out 11 batters. Only issued two walks, but it was dominant, nonetheless. Besgrove features a high 3/4 slot that relies on the fastball, but the secondaries have made strides heading into this year. The changeup and slider ranged in the mid-upper 70s and spun a curveball in the mid 60s. Besgrove is another 2028 in a loaded Ohio class that just isn’t an arm, but a physical bat as well. It’s a name to monitor over the summer. 
 
-Jordan Gates 


Blake Bryant, RHP, Citizens Christian Academy

Bryant has continued to solidify his case as one of the best right-handed pitchers in the draft class this spring, with dominant performance after dominant performance. Nothing was different last week as he went seven innings, striking out twelve and allowing four hits. The fastball opened at 92-93 with life out of the hand and had 95 mph in the tank in the 7th inning. He showed he could land his slider at times, flashing wipeout deep in counts too. The changeup rounds out the mix with fading action and can throw R/R when needed. He’s an athletic mover with top end projection at 6-foot-5, 180-pounds. The mix of present stuff and projection along with how well he moves make him one of the most intriguing prep arms in the country. If the scout contingent is any indicator, you’d imagine his name is called earlier than later in July. 


Martin Shelar, OF, Marist

Shelar has been one of the biggest winners of the spring after a monster campaign at Marist. The PG All-American hit over .500 this spring with loud EV’s throughout the spring and finished the spring with 19 (official) homers. If you consider scrimmages, he hit 20 HR’s this spring and just missed hitting another in the Sweet 16 with a triple to the opposite field. He then went 109 EV double in game two as well. The athletic tools are flat out ridiculous with Shelar and always have been. The thing that’s impressed me throughout the spring is the swing decisions as he finished up with more three times the walks than strikeouts. It’s a blend of tools that’s tough to find in the high school ranks and should hear his name called in the MLB Draft this July after the spring he had. 


Brock Rein, SS, Starr’s Mill

Rein had one of the louder showings that I’ve seen throughout the spring in a loss against Cambridge in the Sweet 16. The PG All-American stepped up in the early going and hit a no doubter to the pull-side that cleared the hitting facility and then would come up in bottom 7 and hit another one to almost the exact same spot. It’s an ultra-physical 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame with high level bat speed and power. It’s some of the most ridiculous power in the prep class and showed up in a big way in this one. He also had the two-way ability on display throughout the spring as well. Rein is an intriguing prospect with left-side of the infield defensive tools and top of the scale power.

John Robbins III, LHP, Whitewater

Robbins got the ball against Troup County and looked strong across 5+ innings, striking out ten. The fastball sat at 89-91 mph, bumping 92 mph a handful of times early in the outing. The fastball generated in zone whiffs, and he rounds out the mix with a changeup that he sells and a breaking ball that shows short break. It’s high intent on the mound and the fastball plays well in the zone. Oh, and he also showed off the two-way ability, hitting a long homer to the middle of the field in the early going to grab the lead. Robbins was one of the driving forces behind a solid playoff run for Whitewater and showed off the two-way ability throughout the spring. 


Evan Brand, MIF, Kell

Brand was one of my favorite watches over a two-game span a few weeks back in the first round of the playoffs. The Georgia Tech commit is just a barrel machine and collected six hits in a two-game span. The feel for the barrel is special from both sides and the bat-to-ball continues to stand out in a big way. The 6-foot-1, 182-pound middle infielder is as pure of a hitter as you’ll find in the country and turned it up a notch once the playoffs arrived. He’s an intriguing prospect to keep tabs on over the upcoming year but we all know that he’ll hit at every stop.

Jamir Johnson, OF, Locust Grove

Johnson put together a great showing a few weeks back in the first round of the playoffs, going 5-for-5 in game two. It’s a pro-body at 6-foot-3, 190-pounds with high level tools across the profile. The swing is short and functional, he put together great numbers on the summer circuit and can spray the ball all over the yard. The strength plays well to the pull-side and has shown the ability to lift the ball with intent in previous looks. He runs well and will be able to play all three spots in the outfield long term. He’s been a name that scouts have continued to check in on throughout the spring as a tooled up outfielder and has some buzz heading into July.

Brock Burrus, OF, Kell

Burrus has been another underclass name that’s been good throughout this spring. He looks every bit of the part at 6-foot-6, 185-pounds with loud tools that litter the profile. Burrus is one of the top wide receivers in the state for ’27 and the athleticism really shines out in center field. He can flat out go get it out there and covers a ton of ground. In the box, he controls the levers nicely with natural leverage and a middle of the field approach. He can impact with his legs and projects at the highest level physically. It’s yet to be seen if he takes the two-sport route or if he sticks to one or the other but all of the tools are more than usable on the diamond and has quickly become one of the top uncommitted outfielders in the class.

Jake Perry, RHP, Troup County

Perry is one of the top uncommitted arms remaining in the state and he’s turned in yet another dominant spring for a state title contender in Troup County. The 5-foot-11, 150-pound right-hander took home Region Pitcher of the Year honors after posting a 1.05 ERA across 40 IP. We saw him a few weeks back taking on Whitewater and he worked at 88-89 with heavy sinking action at the bottom of the zone. The changeup is a weapon at 81-83 and can also land a breaking ball. He’s a proven strike thrower on one of the top teams in the state and is one of the best arms in the state still looking for a home in the ’26 class. 


Davis Moncus, OF/LHP, Troup County

Moncus has been one of the biggest arrow up names in the state for me this spring as he continues to show loud tools to project on. It’s a long/lean frame at 6-foot-2, 175-pounds with excellent physical projection moving forward, the left-handed swing is loose with innate barrel feel and leverages the barrel well. The ball jumps to the middle of the field in rhythm and he should only continue growing into more power as the frame fills. He’s a two-sport athlete and the athleticism from the gridiron translates onto the diamond, posting + run times already and covering a ton of ground in center. Moncus is a really intriguing prospect overall and is a name to get familiar with in the ’27 class.

Brody Whitman, OF, Starr’s Mill

Whitman made an excellent turn early in game three for Starr’s Mill, powering one out to the pull-side for a solo shot. The 6-foot, 175-pound outfielder had a huge spring and was on the barrel a bunch last week in the sweet 16, going 7-for-10 throughout the series. He made a few great plays in center ranging back and showing good range in center field. The Southern Union signee shows excellent length through the zone with present bat speed and strength to the pull-side. There’s a good bit of tools to project on here and he’ll look to make an impact at the JUCO level in ’27. 


Isaiah Cador, MIF, Union Grove

Cador was one of my personal favorite watches of the spring last week for Union Grove as he put together a dynamic performance to advance in the GHSA State Playoffs. The 5-foot-8, 165-pound middle infielder exudes twitch and had it on display the whole day, hitting a double and homer in game-one of a double header. He’s already putting up plus run times as a sophomore and the stock continues to rise. Cador is one of the top prospects in the ’28 class and all of the tools continue to progress. He’ll be an intriguing follow this spring and is a name-to-know ahead of August 1st for college coaches.

Gavin Gebhardt, SS/RHP, Cambridge

Gebhardt was another standout bat for Cambridge in a game three victory over Starr’s Mill last week. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound middle infielder collected a trio of hits including two right back up the middle and an infield knock in the early going where he showed off the run tool. All of the tools continue to tick up for Gebhardt and he’s continuing to solidify his place as one of the top players in the state for ’28. There’s defensive versatility here as well and he’ll continue growing into more physicality as his high school career moves forward. There’s a ton of reasons to be excited about Gebhardt moving forward and will be a name for college coaches to follow this summer.

Reid Gainous, RHP, Thomas County Central

Gainous got the ball in game two of the Sweet 16 for Thomas County Central against a strong Villa Rica lineup and turned in a strong performance. The Georgia Tech signee showed excellent feel for a three-pitch mix and punched out 13 across 8+ innings with the game going into extras. The fastball opened at 90-91 with command to both sides. The curveball shows two plane bite and rounds out the mix with a diving changeup. It’s a simple operation with quality arm speed and he’s hoping to make an early impact at Georgia Tech his freshman year.

Sebastian Peralta, MIF, Cambridge

Peralta was a driving force behind a huge game three win for Cambridge over Starr’s Mill in the Sweet 16 last week. The 5-foot-8, 150-pound middle infielder can really handle the barrel and showed off the bat-to-ball skills with a pair of base hits in game three. He has excellent balance through the zone and is a spark plug at the top of a talented order that’s looking to make a deep run even deeper this week.

-Cam McElwaney

High School | Rankings | 6/2/2026

High School Top 50 Update: June 2

Tyler Russo
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With another few weeks in the book of the high school season, we’ve already had state champions crowned with playoffs happening in some northern states. There have been some upsets so there has been a good amount of movement in the National High School Top-50. We have a new number-one this update with Tomball (TX) taking over the top spot and will be playing for a state championship this week. They sport a 42-1 record heading into the title game and have been one of the best teams from start to finish this year. St. John Bosco (CA) has now gone back-to-back with Trinity League and CIF Southern Section titles and take over the No. 2 spot. No. 3 Aledo (TX) continues to win, No. 4 Trinity (KY) has been dominant in Kentucky play and No. 5 Norco (CA) lost the Southern Section title game and had a great year. Magnolia Heights (MS) moves up a few spots to No. 8 after winning their 8th...
Tournaments | Story | 6/3/2026

Beast of the East Heads to Georgia

Will Dembo
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Marietta, Georgia will welcome some of the nation’s top teams this weekend as the Perfect Game Beast of the East Invitational takes place June 4-8. The invite only 15-17u tournament will showcase a plethora of nationally ranked teams and top talent looking to make a statement early into the summer and take home the championship in what promises to be a highly competitive weekend of baseball. The 15u division will shine a spotlight on several of the top ranked programs in the country as 9 out of the 32 total squads competing are T100. 11 states will be represented in the age bracket, proving how prestigious this event has become. Headlining the field are Wow Factor National who comes in at No. 8 in the national rankings, as well as Canes National who enters the weekend trailing just one spot behind Wow Factor. Canes National has an absolutely loaded roster with 9 players who rank in...
Tournaments | Story | 6/5/2026

"Houston, We Nave a Problem"

Kinley Kitchens
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Some moments set the tone for an entire game. For Jackson Nave, it happened in his very first trip to the plate. The Sevierville, Tennessee native stepped into the batter’s box looking for a pitch he could drive. A few moments later, the ball was flying over the fence, giving FTB Phillies 13U an early boost and igniting what would become a dominant offensive performance. “I was feeling good,” Nave said. “I was just trying to find a pitch I could hammer. I kept my eye on it, took it down the middle and that felt good.” That swing was only the beginning. Nave finished the game with a home run, four runs scored, and four RBI as FTB Phillies 13U rolled to a 27-4 victory on the opening day of the 2026 PG 13U National Elite Championship. For Nave, getting the offense started early is an important part of helping his team succeed. “I think it is really...
Tournaments | Story | 6/5/2026

Reed Continues to Prove He Belongs

Kinley Kitchens
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For many young players, competing alongside some of the top talent in the country can be intimidating. For Chris Reed, it is simply another opportunity to prove he belongs. The Conyers, Georgia native has established himself as one of the premier players in the 2030 class, currently ranking No. 24 nationally and No. 7 among shortstops according to Perfect Game. Reed’s game has consistently stood out against elite competition thanks to his athleticism, instincts, and all-around skill set. That ability was on full display during the 2025 Perfect Game 13U National Showcase, where Reed earned his invitation to the PG Select Festival, one of the most prestigious events available to players his age. “It showed that I can play with the best of the best, and that I belong,” Reed said of the experience. The event provided more than just exposure. It also reinforced an important...
Tournaments | Story | 6/5/2026

Beast of the East Scout Notes: Day 1

Perfect Game Staff
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‘29 SS Chase Hallett (NJ) drops the bat head on this one & lifts it out to the PS for a solo HR. Free and easy LH swing w/ present strength & more to dream on. #BeastOfTheEast @PGMidAtlantic pic.twitter.com/Ym9LFg05tx — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 4, 2026 Chase Hallett (2029, Pennington, N.J.) came up with a loud swing on Thursday morning, dropping the barrel on one and lifting it out to the pull-side. It’s an intriguing profile overall with the young left-handed hitting middle infielder and the power projects in a big way. The swing is short and simple, he finds the barrel at a high clip, and is a sure handed defender up the middle. This has all the makings of a high-end prospect in a few years and is certainly a name of note in the ‘29 class. Canon Day (2028, Germantown, Tenn.) put together a great day on the offensive side of things,...
Tournaments | Story | 6/5/2026

Arizona Desert Classic Gets Underway

Emily Hicks
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After another busy week of baseball, attention now turns to the 2026 PG 14u Arizona Desert Classic tournament as teams prepare for a weekend of competition on the Perfect Game circuit. ATB 13U enters the event looking to continue building on its season so far. The team comes into the weekend with a record of 5-4 and has shown strengths in their offense and defense. As the schedule gets tougher, this tournament presents another opportunity to test themselves against quality opponents. The field features teams from across Arizona, setting up several intriguing matchups throughout pool play. Key games against AZ Premier Prospects and Maverix could provide an early look at where the team stands heading into bracket play. A few players to keep an eye on this weekend include Reece Neely and Gavyn Jupp from Maverix and Jakob Couto from USA Scout Team AZ 14u. Whether it's producing at the plate,...
Tournaments | Story | 6/4/2026

California Kickoff Scout Notes

Joey Cohen
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Jayce Dejong (‘27, CA) finished 6-for-14 on the weekend which included a big HR in the championship game. Intriguing @PG_Uncommitted player to monitor this summer. #CAKickoff https://t.co/UbuSQxNalf pic.twitter.com/kjVcyiG8km — Perfect Game California (@California_PG) June 1, 2026 Jayce Dejong (2027, Yorba Linda, Calif). Really strong weekend at the plate, going 6-for-14 with multiple line-drive barrels, including a no-doubt pull-side HR. Medium, lean, athletic frame with room to add. Hits from a wider base from the left side, starts early and consistently gets to launch on time. Loose barrel turn with adjustability and length through the middle, showing the ability to create lift and impact out front. Coming off a strong junior season at Crean Lutheran and should be a priority uncommitted follow this summer. Evan Stroner (2027, Huntington Beach, Calif). Impressive...
Showcase | Story | 6/4/2026

Soph. & Junior National Arrive in Georgia

Hannah Jo Groves
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This weekend will kick off the 2026 PG Junior National Showcase with the Sophomore National Showcase following close behind. Both in Marietta, Georgia, these showcases will feature lots of top-50 talent along with the ever-present potential for lesser-known players to turn heads.  For the Junior National Showcase, starting on June 6, 7 of the top 10-ranked players will attend - No. 2 Colin Anderson, No. 3 Cullen Scott, No. 4 Carter Shouse, No. 6 Aiden Kearney, No. 8 Keelan Zumwalt, No. 8 Landon Bonner and No. 9 Theo Swafford.  Anderson won’t have to travel far to attend, coming from Acworth, Georgia. At last year’s Sophomore National Showcase, he impressed scouts with his calm approach and explosive bat speed. Scott, a right-handed pitcher and third baseman from Melissa, Texas, has shown his arm strength getting up in the 90-mph zone....
Draft | Story | 6/4/2026

Pence Makes the Jump to 2027

Perfect Game Staff
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    667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923 www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PERFECT GAME STANDOUT STRIKER PENCE RECLASSIFIES TO CLASS OF 2027, ACCELERATING PATH TO MLB DRAFT   Corona, California (Thursday, June 4, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced that Perfect Game prospect Striker Pence, one of the most watched young prospects in amateur baseball, has officially reclassified from the Class of 2028 to the Class of 2027, making the 17-year-old eligible for the 2027 Major League Baseball Draft. Pence is currently the #2 ranked player on Perfect Game’s national rankings and the top-ranked right-handed pitcher. Pence, a 6-foot-6, 215-pound right-handed pitcher and left-handed hitting first...
Tournaments | Story | 6/3/2026

Gulf Coast Classic Kicks Off

Alyssa Golden
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The 2026 Perfect Game Gulf Coast Classic will bring together teams from across the region this weekend as players in the 14U-16U and 18U divisions take the field looking to capture a championship and make their mark on one of the summer’s premier events. Held in Fort Myers, Florida, the tournament will feature a talented mix of standout programs, nationally ranked prospects and emerging young talent. Swamp Baseball enters the 18U division with one of the most talented rosters in the event. The Cape Coral-based team features three nationally ranked top 500 prospects along with several additional High Follow players. Outfielders Nicholas Raber and Austin Schoolcraft, along with right-handed pitcher Tyler Reeder, are all ranked among Perfect Game’s top 500 prospects nationally. Raber will have the opportunity to compete in his hometown of Fort Myers. The 2026 graduate has shown...
Tournaments | Championship | 6/3/2026

EBC 17U-Griggs Takes Title

Kinley Kitchens
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After a week of dominant performances, timely hitting, and resilient play, EBC 17U-Griggs capped off its run through the 2026 Perfect Game Hoover Invitational with a championship victory Monday, securing the program’s first tournament title of the summer. Despite a lengthy rain delay, EBC never lost focus, relying on contributions throughout the lineup and another strong pitching performance to secure the win. “This being our first [win] of the summer, we have an amazing group right here,” head coach Rodd Griggs said. “Some of the guys I’ve had for years, some of the guys just joined us this summer, but it’s an amazing group.” EBC’s championship performance reflected the depth that carried the club throughout the tournament. Paxton Wright set the tone of the mound, working four innings while allowing just two hits striking out two hitters....
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