Grafton’s offense and pitching clicked on the same night, leading to a commanding 10-1 win at home over New Kent.
Clippers starting pitcher Joey Majowitz threw a complete game six-hitter, striking out three batters and allowing just one run, which came on a first-inning solo home run.
After the early home run, Grafton settled down and dominated the rest of the game.
Leading the Grafton offense was D.J. Dobbins and Justin Bowers, each of whom went 1-for-3 with 3 RBIs. Chaz Hoepfner went 2-for-2 with 2 RBIs, while Majowitz also drove in a pair of runs.
Grafton (1-3) will host Lafayette on Tuesday.
New Kent: 100;000;0 — 1 6 5
Grafton: 034;030;x — 10 8 1
WP: Joey Majowitz
LP: Mitchell Metleny
New Kent: Steven Carpenter (2-3, RBI)
Grafton: DJ Dobbins (1-3, 3 RBIs), Justin Bowers (1-3, 3 RBIs)
Klyman Throws No-Hitter Against Tabb
Jamestown starting pitcher Kent Klyman threw a five-inning no-hitter Thursday, lifting Jamestown to a 10-0 road win against Tabb.
Klyman struck out four batters and walked another batter during the no-hit performance. He also went 1-for-3 with an RBI at the plate.
The Eagles jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the second inning before blowing the game open with a five-run third inning.
Two runs in the top of the fifth inning put the game out of reach and ended the contest because of the Virginia High School League’s 10-run rule.
Jamestown (2-1) will host Hickory on Tuesday, while Tabb (2-2) will try to rebound Monday at home against Denbigh.
Jamestown: 035;02 — 10 9 0
Tabb: 000;00 — 0 0 2
WP: Kent Klyman
Jamestown: Roger Romero (1-1, 3 RBIs), Garrick Colorado (3-3, RBI)
Bruton earned its second win of the season, defeating Washington & Lee 8-5 on the road Thursday afternoon.
The Panthers fell behind 3-0 early, but scored five consecutive runs to take a 5-3 lead. The two teams traded runs, eventually resulting in Bruton coming out on top.
Bruton (2-2) will look to gain a winning record when the Panthers host York on Tuesday.
A full box score was not provided for this game.
Bruton 8, Washington & Lee 5
