Chesnee used a strong shutout performance by Cole Hoskyns along with a big offensive performance in the first inning to defeat Greer Middle College 12-0 and extend their winning streak to twelve straight games. The win also improves the Eagles record to 7-0 in region play.
Hoskyns tossed a complete game shutout and struckout nine batters as he scattered three hits over seven innings. Hoskyns retired the first nine batters he faced, not allowing a hit until the fourth inning. "I was able to get ahead in the count and maintain control of my fastball,” said Hoskyns. “When they did make contact I had confidence in my defense behind me." Chesnee head coach Scott Wease had nothing but praise for his senior pitcher. "Another great performance from Cole,” said Wease. “Every time he is on the mound we feel like we have a chance to win. He doesn't walk people and makes them put the ball in play. That's all you can ask for from a pitcher." Two good defensive plays helped Hoskyns keep the Blazers off the board as the first came in the bottom of the fourth inning as Hoskyns got Bryson Young to fly out to Jonah Epps who made an excellent throw to Ethan Lawson to nail the runner tagging from third. "I'm just trying to make as many plays to help our team win and continue the winning streak,” said Epps. The second came in the bottom of the fifth inning as Hoskyns picked off a Blazer runner at second base. In an rare situation the Eagles were the away team at Dean Jones Stadium, as the game was moved to Chesnee as the Blazers had a issue with their home field. Chesnee put six runs on the board in the top of the first inning as Michael Paslawski led off with a bunt single before later scoring on a RBI single from Bryson Scruggs. After a Hoskyns double put runners at second and third base, Jonah Epps drove in a run with a RBI single. Ethan Lawson followed by driving in a run via a sacrifice groundout. Davis Rising, Luke Hollifield, and Michael Paslawski each added RBI singles for the Eagles. "Coach (Derek) Byars talks about peaking and doing our best in the game,” said Hoskyns. “We came out with an attitude to play our best from the beginning of the game instead of waiting until later in the game.” Michael Paslawski added another RBI single as he collected his third of what would be four singles in the third inning to increase the Eagles lead to 7-0. The Eagles added five more runs in the fifth inning as Landon Thompson hit a RBI double thanks to hustle and heads up base running. Jonah Epps had the big blast of the night as he sent a pitch over the outfield wall with the bases loaded for a grand slam, which was his first career home run. Epps finished the night three of four with a double and a grand slam along with five RBIs and two runs scored. "I was running hard out of the box as I didn't really know it was going out,” said Epps. “It felt really good and I've had been waiting on that moment for a while." "Jonah has been swinging the bat really well,” said Wease.” He has been taking a really aggressive approach and has been having success with it." The Eagles will be back in action on Thursday as they travel to Broome for a 7:30 PM scheduled first pitch. Comments are closed.
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