By David Rogers. WEST JEFFERSON, N.C. — Everett Gryder and Evan Burroughs combined for a 3-hit shutout, Watauga prevailing over Ashe County on April 1, 2-0.
Kye Pennington, the Huskies’ senior lefthander, nearly matched the Watauga pitching effort in giving up two runs on four hits in six innings of work.
Ultimately, though, Burroughs’ speed around the base paths proved golden, with two stolen bases and two runs scored. What broke things open for the Pioneers in the top half of the third inning was a triple by Jake Blanton, which scored Burroughs. After stealing both second base and third base in the top of the 5th inning, Burroughs again scored on defensive lapses by the Huskies.
Now 7-7 overall and 3-2 in Northwestern Conference play, the Pioneers next host South Caldwell on Friday, April 4.
KEY PERFORMERS
- WAT – Everett Gryder: 5 innings pitched, no runs on 2 hits, 3 walks, 4 strikeouts
- WAT – Evan Burroughs: 2 innings pitched, no runs on 1 hit, no walks, 4 strikeouts. As batter, 0-3, 2 runs scored, 2 stolen bases, 1 walk, 1 fielder’s choice
- WAT – Jake Blanton: 1-2, 1 RBI, triple, 1 hit by pitch
- ASHE – Kye Pennington: 7 innings pitched, allowed 2 runs on 4 hits, 2 walks, 6 strikeouts
