In a thrilling Senior Day game at Macon, Georgia, the Ace Gryphons baseball team secured a significant victory against their rivals, the Marion County Eagles, with a score of 11-0 in five innings. The game was highlighted by strong pitching and solid defensive plays from both teams, but it was ACE who ultimately came out on top.
The first inning saw a scoreless stalemate, with both teams demonstrating their determination and focus on the field. However, in the top of the second inning, ACE's offense came alive. Henry "Hondo" Lewis led off with a single and was advanced to second base on a sacrifice bunt by Chase Gazafy. Josh Williams then stepped up to the plate and delivered a clutch RBI single, scoring Lewis and giving ACE a 1-0 lead.
The momentum continued in the third inning when Jack Corrigan and Weldon Ballard both reached base with singles. With runners on first and second, Gazafy came up to bat and delivered a two-RBI double, extending ACE's lead to 3-0.
In the fourth inning, ACE's offense continued to dominate, with Lewis and Williams both reaching base again and scoring on a double by Corrigan and a single by Ballard, respectively. With runners on first and third and two outs, Ballard stole second base, allowing Williams to score from third and giving ACE a commanding 7-0 lead.
The fifth inning saw ACE's pitching staff close out the game in style. Starting pitcher (name) threw a complete game shutout, allowing only one hit and striking out six batters. With the game in hand, ACE honored their five seniors - Henry "Hondo" Lewis, Chase Gazafy, Josh Williams, Jack Corrigan, and Weldon Ballard - before the final out was recorded.
With just a few games remaining in the regular season, ACE will head to their next matchup with renewed confidence and determination. The team's strong performance on Senior Day serves as a reminder of their potential and their commitment to winning.
Overall, it was a memorable day for ACE baseball, filled with great baseball, heartfelt moments, and a well-deserved victory for the team and their seniors.
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