SHHS Freshman Broncos Overwhelm Sulphur Tors

The Bronco freshman baseball team broke out the big sticks in a game against the Sulphur Tors at home Wednesday night. The team scored in all six innings en route to a 15-5 win. The Bronco batters set the tone for the game when the first five batters reached base via a hit in the first inning, highlighted by Evan Campbell’s 2-run howitzer over the left field fence. Sam Houston battered the Tor pitchers with 19 hits. Kameron Esthay led the hit parade with a 5 for 5 night that included two doubles and 4 rbi. Also having big games at the dish were Zach Rome (3 for 5, 2 R, 4 RBI) and Eric Peterson (3 for 4, 2 doubles, 2 R, 1 RBI). Collin Kober (3 runs scored), Adam Chase, and Austin Gordon all had 2 hits apiece.

Starting pitcher Campbell was the recipient of the great offensive night. He didn’t have his best stuff and struggled in the middle innings, but finished the game as the winning pitcher. He pitched 5 1/3^rd innings, allowing 5 runs on 6 hits while walking 3 and striking out 2. Derek Laporte finished the night on the hill with 2/3^rd innings of no hit ball.