Jake Mayers pitched an outstanding game for Hanover only allowing one run in his five innings on the mound as the Hawks defeated Patrick Henry 10-2 in their season opener.
Despite Kyle Stanley's efforts at the plate and on the mound, the Patriots fell short and picked up their first loss of the season.
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Hanover cruised past Patrick Henry in their season opener beating the visiting Patriots 10-2 on Tuesday.
The Hawks came out swinging the bat well, knocking in a total of six runs in the second and third inning.
But it was Patrick Henry that would start the scoring.
In the second inning, second baseman Chris Beazley hit a single over Hanover first baseman Austin Erb bringing home Jordan Fox to put the Patriots up 1-0.
The Hawks answered back when Laine Denton took home to tie the game at one after Patrick Henry pitcher Kyle Stanley
Hanover grabbed the lead later in the second when left fielder Aaron Adkins stole home after another error by Stanley to put the Hawks up 2-1.
In the third, the Hawks exploded at the plate knocking in four runs to go on top of the Patriots 6-1.
Hanover pitcher Jake Mayers started it when he hit a single to advance catcher Jeb Weymouth to third.
Austin Erb was then walked leaving the bases loaded for Denton.
Denton, with the bases loaded and no outs, brought in two more runs with a single to left field.
The Hawks did not stop there.
Eric Mayers followed with a double to bring home Erb and Sam Hartness would also get a hit to bring home Eric Mayers.
Hanover managed to keep Patrick Henry off the score board in the fourth and fifth inning due to outstanding pitching from Mayers.
"I was able to spot my fastball, my change-up, my curve and tried to keep the ball low...They have some heavy hitters," Mayers said. "The energy from my team really helped me out too."
Hanover was full of energy in the sixth, scoring four more runs to put the game out of reach for Patrick Henry.Patrick Henry 010 001 0 - 2 5 3
Hanover 024 004 x - 10 9 1Stanley, Berry (3), Beazley (6) and Woodworth; Mayers, Adkins (5), Regec (7) and Weymouth
Records: Patrick Henry (2-1); Hanover (1-0)