Manson Takes Both Games in Double Header against Waterville

Trojans Wield Hot Bats in their Season Opener

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After 707 days of preparation since their last baseball game in 2019, The Trojans welcomed Waterville to beautiful Singleton Park on Saturday for opening day of baseball for the 2021 season. The baseball field was picturesque with plenty of sunshine, cut grass and the sparkle of Lake Chelan in the background behind home plate.

Game 1: Manson 25 Waterville 13

The Trojans sent south paw junior Alex Solorio to the hill and junior Conner Clausen managed the dish. Solorio pitched 4 innings giving up 5 runs on 3 hits, striking out 9 and walking 2 using up 92 pitches.

Pitching in relief was freshman Carter Lyman who pitched 1 inning, giving up 7 runs while navigating several defensive flaws and only allowing 2 hits, striking out 1 and walking 4 using 41 pitches. The defense played well enough to win, but looked a bit rusty committing 5 errors.

Offensively the Trojans exploded scoring 25 runs on 14 hits. Rookie 8th grader William Hutchinson had the hot bat going 3 for 5 with a double and 5 RBI’s. Senior Cody Fitzpatrick went 1 for 3 with 4 RBI’s and belted a moon shot home run over the left field fence in the first inning to set the offensive tone for the day. Senior Malichi Sanchez had two hits and roamed center field. Freshman Carter Lyman added 4 RBI’s on the game, and the designated hitter and Rookie 8th grader, Oscar Valdez chipped in his first career hit as a Trojan.

Trojans with hits were: Conner Clausen (2), Carter Lyman, Cody Fitzpatrick (HR), Alex Solorio (2), Ryan Gildersleeve, William Hutchinson(3) 2B, Malichi Sanchez (2), Colton Vivian, Oscar Valdez.

Game 2: Manson 18 Waterville 8

Senior Ryan Gildersleeve took the hill for the Trojans in game 2 and ironman Conner Clausen again did the catching. Gildersleeve pitched a strong 4 2/3 innings giving up 4 runs on 0 hits, striking out an impressive 15 while walking 6 using 107 pitches.

Making his second appearance on the day pitching in relief was freshman Carter Lyman who pitched 1/3 of an inning giving up 4 runs on 3 hits, striking out 1 while walking 4 using 32 pitches. The defense improved in game 2 and played nearly flawlessly committing only 1 error. Hats off to junior Conner Clausen, catching all but one inning on the day, who worked hard in tough, hot conditions.

Again the Trojans had hot bats and were captained by junior Conner Clausen who went 3 for 3 with 2RBI’s and added 4 stolen bases. 8th grader William Hutchinson continued his red hot hitting and added 2 hits. Sophomore Blake Orton recorded his first hit as a Trojan and tallied 3RBI’s, and freshman Carter Lyman had a hit and 3RBI’s.

Trojans with hits were: Conner Clausen (3), Carter Lyman, Alex Solorio, Ryan Gildersleeve, William Hutchinson (2), Malichi Sanchez, Blake Orton.

A very special thank you to Bev La Mar, Paula Fitzpatrick and Brett La Mar for score keeping and statistics, Aaron England for awesome announcing, Mike Strecker for the pizzas we enjoyed between games, and thank you to scoreboard operator and manager Tanner Schoenwald.

The Trojans next scheduled game is Saturday, April 24th vs Moses Lake.
GO TROJANS!!!