Rustin Bats Cool Off, But Remain Undefeated

Knights need extra innings to take down Eagles

After averaging just over nine runs per game through the first three games of the 2012 campaign, the Rustin Golden Knights bats cooled off on Monday, but still managed to beat Biship Shanahan high school in extra innings to remain undefeated on the season. (4-0)

A pitchers duel is the best way to describe Rustin's 3-2 victory over Shanahan on Monday afternoon, and it was Chris Catenacci who came up clutch with another superb outing.

Catenacci, pitching in his senior season for Rustin went the distance last Wednesday versus Sun Valley giving up a lone run in seven innings of work, and carried that dominance to the hill on Monday tossing six strong innings, yielding five hits, giving up two runs, striking out three.

The game was knotted up at two heading into the eighth inning when starting catcher Mike Friedrich reached base on an error. Pinch runner Mike McVey, who displays some excellent speed on the base paths came in to run for Friedrich, swiping second and third.

Designated hitter Dylan Jenkins struck a well hit ball towards first base that was booted, scoring McVey, giving Rustin the game winning run.

Nick Miller received the win for the Knights, coming in relief for Catenacci in the seventh inning. The southpaw pitched two effective scoreless innings, striking out three, giving up no runs to capture the win.

Rustin looks to stay unbeaten on Wednesday, when they take on Oxford. First pitch is slated for 3:30 pm.

Chase Senior can be reached at chase.senior3@gmail.com