It was his first time on the mound for Post 122, and Freshman Legion pitcher Trenton McGee took full advantage.He paved the way for Warrenton’s 11-3 win over West, striking out seven batters …
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It was his first time on the mound for Post 122, and Freshman Legion pitcher Trenton McGee took full advantage.He paved the way for Warrenton’s 11-3 win over West, striking out seven batters through the first four innings on Friday. He walked three batters and gave up just two hits.Coach Brian Vogt says having McGee on the field provides a boost in nearly every facet of the game.“He got really high on his pitch count, but he was throwing some serious heat,” said Vogt.When not pitching, McGee catches and has also proven to be a threat on the base paths during Post 122’s consecutive wins.“Trenton’s solid play behind the plate helps,” said Vogt. “His speed helps on the base paths, because he’s a stolen base every time he’s on.”His high level of play, along with a solid hitting effort, helped keep Warrenton in control during Post 122’s most lopsided win of the season.“We had the momentum the whole game,” said Vogt. “Even when we weren’t hitting, our confidence stayed up, and the other team couldn’t rally.”Warrenton had 10 hits and took advantage of five errors.It started with a pair of lead-off singles in the top of the first inning. Brendan Hazel and McGee quickly got on base, and Chris Garrett followed with a single that would load the bases. Savvy thinking and quick feet helped Hazel and McGee beat throws to home, giving Post 122 an early 2-0 edge.“Strikeouts were limited compared to what they had been in the past,” said Vogt.“We capitalized on some of their mistakes and rallied,” said Vogt. “Hits were contagious. Everybody was putting the ball in play.”Warrenton would lead 8-0 before West ever found its way around the base paths. A highly-productive second inning saw 14 different Post 122 batters step to the plate. Chris Vogt and Ben Inman scored the first two runs of the inning for Warrenton, with the top of the lineup also making its way around the bases. Post 122 actually recorded only three hits during the stretch, but it was able to capitalize on a pair of batters hit by pitches. Brendan Hazel was also able to lay down a sacrifice bunt to put runners in scoring position.Inman tacked on another run in the third, driven home by Chris Vogt’s single. Post 122’s bats quieted until the seventh, when it scored the final two runs, thanks strongly in part to a double by Garrett.“Brendan Schanuel had a nice hit and made a nice play at second base, and Jordan Merrell made a great diving catch.”Hazel and McGee each finished with three runs scored, while Inman scored twice.Garrett led the team with four hits, and Alex Vogt punched through three RBIs.Hazel closed out the game on the mound with five strikeouts and two walks. He gave up five hits and two runs through three innings.“Brendan came in with his off speed stuff and really mixed it up,” said Vogt.FRESHMEN WIN TWO STRAIGHTDerrick Forsythe photo.