Day 2 of the Shipyard / PBR Showdown featured 2 more games in the pool play format, as we ready for the Championship setting on Sunday.  Below we recap the games from Shipyard Park, highlighting player performances.  We also have a link to our Scout Blog for the weekend, with in-depth player analysis. 

As we continue to follow the tournament play, we will update player stats and highlight an all-tournament team.

 

SHIPYARD / PBR SHOWDOWN

 

 

Consolation Game

Ashley Ridge – 0              James Island – 3

Offenses were slowed early at Shipyard as Hogan Garner and CJ Van Slooten toed the rubber for James Island and Ashley Ridge, respectfully.   Hogan garnered the win, working 5 strong innings, only allowing 2 hits. 

Offensively, James Island got on the board in the 3^rd with a 2 out walk from Hayes Snow, followed by a Julius Reynolds double to left.  The Trojans would build their lead in the 4^th.  An RBI ground out from Austin Dukes was followed by a 2 out RBI single from Noah Brown.

Owen French worked the final 2 innings, striking out 4, securing the save.  For the week the Trojans finished 1-1-1 and begin to look toward their regular season.

Ashley Ridge pitching struckout 6, while only walking 2 on the day.  The loss pushed Swamp Foxes to 0-3 for the event.

 

Ashley Ridge Highlights:
+ CJ Van Slooten – Loss, 4IP, 6H, 3R, 1ER, 1BB, 4K
+ Shard Brown – 1-3
+ Grant Austin – 1-3
+ Nick Vaughn – 1-3

James Island Highlights:
+ Hogan Garner – Win, 5IP, 2H, 0R, 0BB, 3K
+ Owen French – Save, 2IP, 1H, 0R, 0BB, 4K
+ Hayes Snow – 1-2, 1R
+ Julius Reynolds – 1-3, 2B, 1RBI
+ Keillor Osbon – 3-3, 2B, 1R
+ Austin Dukes – 1-3, 1RBI
+ Noah Brown – 1-3, 1RBI

 

 

Semi-Final Game

Stratford – 2                     Lugoff-Elgin – 6

The Demons offense got off to a quick start again posted 2 runs in each of their 1^st two at-bats, staking Lugoff-Elgin to the 4-1 lead.  Down 5-1 in the 6^th, Stratford would mount some pressure putting across one run, but the Demons quickly answered and secured the 6-1 win.

Keaton Harrelson worked 4 spectacular innings, surrendering just 2 walks while striking out 7.  Max Branham closed the game with 2 innings of work.

Offensively, Cobe Evans keyed the Demons’ attack with 3 hits, scoring 2 runs.  Thomas Purcell led the Knights at the plate with 2 hits, a double and triple, scoring both of Stratford’s runs.

With the win, Lugoff-Elgin advanced to the Shipyard / PBR Showdown Championship game where they faced off with Legion Collegiate Academy.

 

Stratford Highlights:
+ Cole Greer – Loss, CG, 6IP, 11H, 6R, 4ER, 2BB, 4K
+ Thomas Purcell – 2-2, 2B, 3B, 2R
+ Brett Marrs – 1-3

Lugoff-Elgin Highlights:
+ Keaton Harrelson – Win, 4IP, 0H, 0R, 2BB, 7K
+ Max Branham – 2IP, 3H, 1R, 1ER, 0BB, 1K
+ Cobe Evans – 3-4, 2R
+ Zeke Meshach – 1-2, 1R, 1RBI
+ Banks Munn – 2-4
+ Tyler Robertson – 1-2, 1R

 

Championship Game

Lugoff-Elgin – 11             Legion Collegiate – 1

The Demons of Lugoff-Elgin would enter their final two at-bats, down 1-0 to Legion Collegiate.  But, staying true to what we have seen throughout the Shipyard/PBR Showdown, the Demons were due to explode offensively, posting 11 runs in the 6^th and 7^th innings to win the 2021 preseason tournament.

With one out in the 6^th, Witt Branham sent a SAC Fly to centerfield, scoring Banks Munn, and tying the game.  The next pitch, with runners on 1^st and 3^rd, Cobe Evans doubled to left, giving the Demons their lead.  Lugoff-Elgin would then work 6 walks and two singles to build to a 9-1 lead heading to the bottom of the 6^th.

On the mound, Will Morris worked 3.2 innings for the Demons, surrendering just 4 hits and 1 run, before turning the game over to Reed Goff.   In Goff’s 2^nd appearance of the weekend, he earned the win going 3.1 innings of 1 hit baseball.

Legion Collegiate starter Colby Guy worked into the 6^th, leaving the game while still ahead, but ultimately being charged with the loss as his inherited base runners were allowed to score.  Guy threw 5.1 innings striking out 4.

 

Lugoff-Elgin Highlights:
Will Morris – ND, 3.2IP, 4H, 1R, 1ER, 4BB, 3K
Reed Goff – Win, 3.1IP, 1H, 0R, 1BB, 1K
Witt Branham – 1-3, 2RBI
Cobe Evans – 2-5, 2B, 1R, 1RBI
Zane Catoe – 2-5, 2R, 1RBI
Banks Munn – 1-3, 3R, 1RBI

Legion Collegiate Academy Highlights:
+ Colby Guy – Loss, 5.1IP, 3H, 2R, 2ER, 6BB, 4K
+ Jack Killelea – 1-4, 2B
+ Johnathan Douglas – 1-3, 2B, 1R