Region 2 AAA Preview: Washington vs. Hedgesville
May 23, 2017
By Dan Williams
West Virginia / Western Pennsylvania Director of Scouting
All Regional best-of-three playoff series kick off today statewide with a trip to the big dance on the line. To view complete regional playoff schedules and scores statewide check our WV Regional Tournament Tracker daily.
Today we take a look at the AAA - Region 2 matchup the Washington Patriots traveling to the Hedgesville Eagles. Hedgesville reached the regional by beating Musselman in the sectional final while Washington was able to end the Jefferson Cougars stranglehold on the region.
Time: 4:30 pm / Location: Washington High School
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PBR Ranked Players: RHP/OF Gavin Cross - No. 16, RHP/SS Craig Link - No. 23 and 3B Zachary Depoy are all ranked in the WV Class of 2018.
Offensive Leaders: Dalton Jackson (.386 Avg., 39 R, 21 RBI, 7 doubles,
12 SB), Spencer Delawder (.392 Avg., 34 R, 30 RBI, 7 doubles, 10 SB), Cameron Pine (.479 Avg., 29 RBI, 4 doubles), Trey Vitts (.359 Avg., 28 R, 3 triples)
Pitching Leaders: Jack Dubyak (50 IP, 7-1, 1.96 ERA, 31 K, 16 BB), Nathan Kerr (33.1 IP, 3-1, 2.94 ERA, 44 K, 22 BB), Culen Watson (30.1 IP, 3-2, 3.00 ERA, 31 K, 16 BB), Craig Link (right, 25.2 IP, 5-0, 2.73 ERA, 11 K, 8 BB).
Overall Record: 22-5
Record vs Regional Qualifiers: 5-0
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PBR Ranked Players: None
Offensive Leaders: Individual stats are not available. Middle of the order run producers have included Andrew Berry, Brady Weaver (right) and Jacob Martin. Chase Delauter has been an on base machine at the top of the order.
Pitching Leaders: Individual stats are not available. However, Delauter and Adam Weaver have logged the majority of innings for the Eagles.
Overall Record: 15-15
Record vs Reginal Qualifiers: 3-4
Comments: Washington (No. 7 in the WV Metro News Rankings) is the substantial favorite in this series. However, they will have to maintain their edge after an emotional victory over Jefferson in the Sectional. Hedgesville is more than capable of pulling off the upset should Washington have any let down. Washington has won both of the previous meetings this year by scores of 8-6 and 13-7.