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Lufkin JV Team Too Much For Sophomores

April 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Oak Ridge sophomore baseball team took on the JV team from Lufkin after a scheduling mistake. This would be a learning experience for the young War Eagles. The War Eagles took this one on the chin loosing 11-1.

The Sophomores were able to hang with the Lufkin JV Team for four and two thirds innings, the score was 3-0. Tyler Miller got the start on the hill for the War Eagles, Miller proved he could hold his own against the older team. He pitched four and two thirds innings giving up four runs (three earned) on five hits, while striking out four Panthers.

With two outs and runners on first and second in the top of the fifth inning, the wheels came off the once close game, the War Eagles committed three costly errors allowing four more runs to cross the plate, putting an end to any thought of a War Eagle come back.

The Lufkin pitcher was too much for the young War Eagles, he had a nasty curve ball that he threw every other pitch it seemed like and War Eagle batters just couldn’t lay off it.

There were a few bright spots for the War Eagles, Derek Davis, Tanner Doyel and Jacob Norton collected hits, War Eagle back stop Alex Walker threw out a would be base stealer and Peydon Vasquez had an outfield assist, throwing out a base runner trying to score from second.

In all this was good experience for the Sophomore War Eagles, maybe it will help prepare them for the rest of the district schedule.

Next up for the Sophomores: Rudder @ Oak Ridge, Saturday at 12:00. Hope to see you there.

Team    1          2          3          4          5          6          7          R          H          E

Lufkin JV           2          0          0          1          4          1          3          11         11         1

Oak Ridge         0          0          0          0          1          0          0          1          3          6

This article was contributed by Derrick Walker

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War Eagle Bats Go Cold in 3-2 Loss to Lufkin

March 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
On a perfect night for baseball in Lufkin, near perfect pitching by Oak Ridge’s Josh Smith was not enough to take the victory as the War Eagles lost to the Panthers 3 – 2 in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Josh Smith faced off against Lufkin’s Texas A&M commit Gandy Stubblefield in a classic pitcher’s duel.  Smith gave up one hit to Lufkin’s powerful team striking out nine Lufkin batters while Stubblefield gave up two hits striking out five Oak Ridge batters.  The difference in the game was in the field.  Lufkin made no errors while Oak Ridge made four.

Lufkin started the scoring in the first inning when Smith walked the lead off hitter then hit the next two batters.  A Stoehr to Burke to Navarro double play allowed the runner to score from third and the Lufkin Panthers took a 1 – 0 lead.

The score remained 1 – 0 until the sixth inning when Oak Ridge’s Logan Boren reached first on a fielder’s choice.  Connor Sarant followed with a single and two passed balls allowed Boren and Sarant to score taking the game to 2 – 1 with Oak Ridge up going into the seventh inning.

The War Eagles could not close the deal in the bottom of the seventh as they committed three errors which was enough to allow two Lufkin base runners to score.

Lufkin’s lone hit came in the seventh inning when pinch hitter Chris Bean hit a double down the left field line.  An infield error allowed Bean to score tying the game at two.  A ground out to the pitcher advanced Lufkin’s base runner to second. On the next pitch, the runner from second scored on an infield grounder. Running all the way, the runner scored on a bang-bang play where the first baseman was pulled off the bag by the throw and his throw home was late which concluded the game.

Oak Ridge’s two hits were a single by Connor Sarant and a single by Dylan Cyr.

Oak Ridge now drops to 1 – 4 in district play and have a bye this Friday.  Oak Ridge will travel to Bryan-Rudder Saturday in a non-district game.  District play resumes on April 5th when Kingwood comes to Oak Ridge for a 7pm tilt.

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
Oak Ridge   2 Runs 2 Hits 4 Errors 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Lufkin   3 Runs 1 Hit  0 Errors 1 0 0 0 0 0 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Ridge Tops The Woodlands in Sophs 12-11 Wild Win

March 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Oak Ridge Sophomore baseball team improved their district record to 3-1 with a 12-11 victory over the Woodlands Highlanders.

This game had just about everything a game could have … there was a triple play, homerun, an attempted steal of home, twenty six hits combined, and a amazing comeback by the War Eagles!

You knew in the first inning that this was going to be a strange night as the first two War Eagle batters reached base on walks and then on a three and one count the War Eagles DH Evan Eshelman hit a line drive to the Highlander shortstop, who then tagged the runner at second, then he threw on to first base to complete the rare triple play. In the bottom of the third inning, another rare baseball play happened as the Highlanders attempted a straight steal of home. However, was not the first rodeo for the War Eagle back stop Alex Walker and he was waiting at the dish for the runner and that would end the scoring threat for the Highlanders.

Throughout the first five innings, the War Eagle batters just couldn’t get the big hit, but the sixth and seventh innings were different. Going into the top of the sixth inning the War Eagles were down 10-2, and that’s when the War Eagles started their comeback. Oak Ridge scored three runs on two walks and hits by Ryan Hoepner, Tanner Doyel, Brock Woody and Evan Eshelman. In the bottom of the sixth, the Highlanders were able to scratch across one run making the score 11-5 after six innings of play. In the top of the seventh, the Highlander pitching staff completely fell apart, walking seven War Eagle batters and giving up hits to Joey Barrile, Tanner Doyel, Clayton Grett and Evan Eshelman. After the War Eagles batted around, Joey Barrile delivered the go ahead RBI with a sac fly to left field. Tyler Miller was called on to pitch the bottom of the seventh and put the stamp on the comeback for the War Eagles! Miller gave up just one hit and struck out two Highlanders to end the game and send the War Eagles home with the victory!

Next up for the Sophomores: Lufkin @ Oak Ridge Monday at 6:30, make plans to come out and support these young War Eagles! See you there.

Team    1          2          3          4          5          6          7          R          H          E

Oak Ridge         0          0          1          1          0          3          7          12         13         3

The Woodlands          3          2          0          1          4          1          0          11         13         2

This article was contributed by Derrick Walker

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War Eagles Get Roughed Up by The Woodlands

March 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Woodlands bats exploded for six home runs, 14 hits and 12 runs behind the near perfect pitching by The Woodlands’ Andrew Godail, taking a 12 – 1 mercy rule victory over the Oak Ridge War Eagles in their first meeting of the season.

The War Eagles scattered five singles off Godail in the five inning contest.  Oak Ridge’s lone run came in the first inning when lead off hitter Connor Sarant reached first on a single and Matt Burke knocked him in with a single to right field.  Connor Sarant went three for three at the plate while Matt Burke and Tyler Cook both had a single.  Otherwise, Godail struck out seven and walked one in his five inning complete game gem.

Oak Ridge’s starting pitcher Blake Stoehr was credited with the loss as he gave up 11 runs off 13 hits and one free pass in 3.2 innings of work.  Relief pitcher Tyler Cook allowed one run on one hit in 1.1 inning.

Hitting home runs for The Woodlands were Elliot Richoux, Robbie Goldsmith, Landon Merka, Ryan Flynn and Garrett Hope had two.

Oak Ridge plays Lufkin next Tuesday at 6 pm at Lufkin.

Box Scores

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Oak Ridge 1 Run  5 Hits 0 Err 1 0 0 0 0
The Woodlands 12 Runs 14 Hits 2 Err 5 2 1 4 0

 

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Oak Ridge Varsity Crushes Atascocita 15-5

March 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

On their first trip to Atascocita’s beautiful baseball facility, the Oak Ridge varsity baseball team planted their flag and claimed new turf for the night.  Welcoming Atascocita to the Oak Ridge baseball program, the War Eagles soared to a 15 – 5 mercy rule over a hard hitting, well coached Atascocita squad.

Oak Ridge’s Blake Stoehr set the stage for Oak Ridge’s 13 hit offensive onslaught with a solo shot over the right field wall in the first inning.  Oak Ridge starting pitcher Josh Smith put Atascocita down in order and then the War Eagles hit every thing Atascocita threw at them in the second inning, sending fifteen batters to the plate, booking eight hits and running the score to 10 – 0.

The forty minute offensive display had its price though, as pitcher Josh Smith cooled down and had trouble finding the zone in the second.  Allowing three free passes and giving up two hits in the second, Atascocita painted four runs in the second frame before Smith got warmed up again and back in the groove.  Josh Smith allowed six hits and five runs on the night while striking out six in the complete game victory. The War Eagle’s talons were superb for the night making good on all five ground outs and four pop ups.

Oak Ridge’s team batting average for the night was .448 with a .625 on base percentage.  Leading the hitting barrage was Blake Stoehr at 4 for 5 with another home run, Matt Burke 2 for 4, Cody Althouse 2 for 2 and Brandon Navarro 2 for 3. Mario Garza laid down an excellent bunt to keep an inning alive and scored. Connor Sarant had a hit, RBI and passed go twice. Dylan Cyr scored a run and played solid defense. Logan Boren also scored twice and Tyler Cook had a hit and RBI as everyone in the War Eagle line-up contributed. Eight Oak Ridge batters were given free passes on the night.

The War Eagles improved to 1-2 in district and back into the thick of things as predicted pre-season powerhouse  Atascocita fell to 0-3.

Next up is The Woodlands at Oak Ridge Friday night at 7.

Box Score

  Runs Hits Errors 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Oak Ridge 15 13 0 1 9 0 4 1
Atascocita 5 6 1 0 4 0 1 0

 

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War Eagle Sophomores Fall to 2-1 in District Play

March 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Oak Ridge sophomore baseball team lost 9-3 to the Atascocita Eagles Monday night at War Eagle field dropping their record to 2-1 in district play.

The Eagle pitching staff was just too much for the War Eagle batters as they used three different hurlers to hold Oak Ridge to three runs on seven hits.

Kim Plympton got the start on the hill for the War Eagles. Plympton was rattled for runs in the first, second and third innings and found his groove in the fourth and fifth innings hurling two scoreless innings. Plympton pitched five and one third innings allowing six runs, with three of the runs being earned, and surrendered seven hits. Tyler Miller was called on to pitch the last inning and two thirds and was charged with three runs (one earned) on four hits.

War Eagles collecting hits in the game: Tanner Doyel 1 hit, Alex Walker 2 hits, Edward (Jordan) Weatherford 2 hits and Drew Morytko 2 hits.

Next up for the Sophomores are The Woodlands Highlanders at Scotland Yard on Friday, March 25 at 4:30. Make plans to come out and support these young War Eagles. See you there!

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E

Atascocita 1 3 1 0 0 1 3 9 11 0
Oak Ridge 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 7 3

This article was contributed by Derrick Walker

 

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Sophomores Improve to 2-0 in District

March 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Oak Ridge sophomores improve to 2-0 in district play with a 9-4 victory at Conroe. The War Eagle bats were hot and cold in this tilt, with the War Eagles scored four runs in the first inning on hits by Ryan Hoepner, Alex Walker, Tyler Miller and Justin Conover. The second inning started with a Tanner Doyel single; he then stole second and third, and the ball got away from the third baseman, allowing Doyel to score the fifth run for the War Eagles. The bats went cold for the next three innings. In the sixth inning the War Eagles were able to plate four more runs with the help of an error filled inning by the Conroe defense.

Brock Woody started on the bump for the War Eagles. Woody went three innings, giving up four runs on six hits. Kim Plympton was called on to finish the game on the hill, he proved he was up to the task by throwing  just seven pitches to get out of the fourth inning. Plympton pitched the last three innings giving up just one hit and striking out four.

War Eagles that collected hits in this game were Ryan Hoepner 3 hits, Alex Walker 2 hits, Colin Brimberry 2 hits,  Tanner Doyel 1 hit, Tyler Miller 1 hit, and Justin Conover 1 hit.

Box Score:

Team    1          2          3          4          5          6          7          R          H          E

Oak Ridge         4          1          0          0          0          4         9          10         0

Conroe  1          2          1          0          0          0           1           4          7          3

This article was contributed by Derrick Walker

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Conroe Upsets War Eagles on Senior Night

March 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

On Senior Night at Oak Ridge, the Conroe Tigers defeated the War Eagles 14 to 9.  Conroe pitcher Cody Myrick threw 136 pitches giving up nine runs off nine hits and four errors for the victory. Struggling to get the final out in the bottom of the 7th for the complete game, Myrick was relieved by Greg Belton for the last out.

Oak Ridge’s starting pitcher for the home opener Justen Heuermann allowed nine runs on nine hits with four walks through four innings.  Tyler Cook pitched the last three innings giving up five more runs off five hits and three errors.  The two pitchers combined for 145 pitches to 42 Conroe batters. Conroe batters Caleb Kroon and Greg Belton had home runs as the Tigers racked up 14 hits.

Oak Ridge catcher Cody Althouse was two for four at the plate with a solo home run to start off the 2nd inning.  Freshman Mario Garza was two for three at the plate with a single and a triple.  Five other Oak Ridge batters got singles off Myrick on the night.

Next up is Atascocita on Tuesday evening at Atascocita.

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
Oak Ridge 9R 9H 3E 1 1 0 2 1 2 2
Conroe   14R 14H 4E 2 3 0 4 2 0 3

 

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Sophs Open District with 2-1 Win Over College Park

March 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Oak Ridge Sophomore baseball team opened district play with a 2-1 win over College Park at War Eagle field Tuesday night.

The afternoon belonged to Oak Ridge’s Drew Morytko as he out-dueled College Park’s Montana Parsons. Morytko pitched seven strong innings allowing just one earned run while whiffing four Cavaliers.

The Oak Ridge defense did their part in committing just one miscue. Oak Ridge backstop, Alex Walker threw out the only would be base stealer.

Tanner Doyle got the scoring started for the War Eagles with a leadoff triple in the first inning. Shortly thereafter, he scored on a passed ball. Oak Ridge’s second run came in the fourth inning on a Ryan Hoepner RBI ground out.

Two runs would be all Oak Ridge would need to defeat College Park this night.

The War Eagles collecting hits in the game were … Tanner Doyle 1-3 triple, Alex Walker 1-3 double, Jacob Norton 1-3 double, Kim Plympton 1-3 single and Drew Morytko 1-3 single.

Next up for the Sophomores: Conroe @ Conroe Thursday, March 17, at 4:30 see you there.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7     R  H  E
CP 0  0  0  0 0 1  0       1    4    2
OR 1  0  0  1 0 0  x       2     5    1

IP        H    R     ER       BB       SO
WP: Drew Morytko        7.0       4      1       1            2          4

Derrick Walker contributed this article

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War Eagles Drop District Opener to College Park

March 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Oak Ridge baseballers dropped their District 14-5A opener at College Park Tuesday night, 5 to 3 as the Cavaliers scored four runs in the first inning on four infield hits, two walks and a hit batsman.

Strong starting pitching combined with effective relief by College Park held Oak Ridge’s 30 batters to six hits through seven innings while Oak Ridge left six runners on base.  Picking up the win was College Park’s Parker Stevens who gave up three runs off five hits through 4.1 innings of work.  Middle reliever Greg Jakusik allowed no runs and no hits through 1.2 innings making way for fireballer Corey Toups, who shut Oak Ridge down in the 7th.

Oak Ridge’s starting pitcher Josh Smith held College Park to two hits and one run over the final five innings.  Smith faced 28 College Park batters striking out seven while walking two in his complete game effort.

Leadoff hitter Connor Sarant was two for four at the plate with a single, double and reached first base on a fielders choice.  Blake Stoehr (RBI), Dylan Cyr (RBI), Matt Burke (RBI), Brandon Navarro and Logen Boren had one hit each for Oak Ridge.

Oak Ridge’s home opener is Thursday night at 7:00 pm as they square off against Conroe for Senior Night.

Conroe was downed by Lufkin 14-4 in their home opener.

College Park 5, Oak Ridge 3

Oak Ridge 001 110 0 — 3 7 2

College Park 401 000 X — 5 6 1

Records — Oak Ridge: 7-8, 0-1. College Park: 10-7, 1-0.

WP: Parker Stevens (2-0; 4.1 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 1 K)

Leaders — Oak Ridge: Connor Sarant 2-4, 2B; Dylan Cyr 1-2, RBI. College Park: Kevin Barnes 2-3, 3B; Dakota Parsons 1-3, RBI; Chris Zatopek 1-3, RBI.

Next: Conroe at Oak Ridge, 7 p.m. Thursday; College Park at Kingwood, 7 p.m. Thursday

 

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