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.
“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.
Contact this reporter at chris.vogt@lindenwaldledger.com or by phone at (513) 258-3263.