Lee-Davis Wins Opener 5-0 Over Patrick Henry

by Chris Naquin
DigitalSports Richmond

It was all business for Lee-Davis on Friday night as they defeated Patrick Henry 5-0 at home in their season opener.

The Confederates came out strong in the first inning, jumping on top of the Patriots with a 2-0 lead.

Lee-Davis increased their lead to 3-0 in the third inning when shortstop Casey Clarke stole home after a wild pitch was thrown by Patrick Henry pitcher Lindsey Tingler.

The outstanding defense of the Confederates kept the Patriots off the board as pitcher Kelsie Hudson pitched all seven innings not allowing a single run and only one hit.

Center fielder Charyssa Parent did her job as well, making several incredible diving catches keeping Patrick Henry off the bases.

"Everyone contributed tonight...It was not an individual effort but a team effort," Hudson said.  "We work really hard in practice and know that not every game will be easy.  We have to work 24/7."

Going into the sixth inning their was a sense of hope for the Patriots.

Only down three, if Patrick Henry could get a quick three outs they would have a chance to come back.

Their hope was soon crushed as Hudson took the wind out of their sails hitting a single through the gap knocking in first baseman Amanda Parker and third baseman Jana Martin putting the Confederates up 5-0 heading into the seventh inning.

Patrick Henry had one last chance to rally but it would be Hudson again who would stop them.

After walking the first batter, Hudson struck out the second and forced the next two to pop up to end the game for Lee-Davis.

Patrick Henry 000  000  0 - 0  1  4
Lee-Davis       201  002  x - 5  8  3
Tingler, Weaver (6) and West; Hudson and Mitchell
Records: Patrick Henry (1-1); Lee-Davis (1-0)