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Wagner, Couch combine for no-hit victory

 By Chris Vogt
Lindenwald Ledger
Senior Writer
Saturday, May 10, 2008

HAMILTON — Wyatt Wagner got it all started, and Matt Couch finished.

Lindenwald’s Security Lock pitchers hurled a no-hitter against the Millville Indians in a 10-0 run-rule victory Saturday afternoon at Joyce Park.

“I felt good today,” said Wyatt, who struck out nine batters and only walked one in four innings of work. “Nobody got mad at each other, and we played together as a team.”

Despite a 2 hour, 15 minute delay due to field conditions, Wyatt said he wasn’t fazed.

He fanned six of his first eight batters before walking Millville shortstop Asia Beard in the third inning. Beard stole second, which was as far as the Indians (3-2) would get.

“It wasn’t our hitting today, it was pitching that did it for us,” Security Lock manager Mike Withrow said. “We came out ready to play.”

Things shaped out differently two weeks ago. Security Lock (2-4) was handed a 9-8 loss against the Indians in extra innings at Millville.
 

  


Security Lock's Matt Couch takes a swing in his game against Millville on Saturday at Joyce Park. Lindenwald won 10-0.
Photo Courtesy of Dale Castle

Security Lock's Wyatt Wagner leads off of third base against Millville on Saturday at Joyce Park. Lindenwald won 10-0.
Photo Courtesy of Dale Castle		  

“The other team hit the ball well today, and they had some great pitching,” Indians manager Jeff Spitaleri said. “We escaped one against them last time, but we have to give them all the credit. We’re not taking anything away from them.”

Wagner went 3-for-3 with four RBI and two runs scored for Security Lock, while Jake Stephens (three hits, three runs), Couch (2-for-4, two runs), Alex DeShano (run, two RBI), Will Wagner (single, RBI) and Blake Burns (two walks, two stolen bases) contributed as well.

Indians starting pitcher Dakota Byrd struck out five Lindenwald batters, while relief pitcher Johnny Winterrod fanned two.

“We hit good pitches and paid attention to our signals,” Wagner said. “Today was our day.”

Security Lock travels to face the Millville Diamondbacks on Monday at 6:15 p.m.


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