Diamond Cougars Open Region Play
The Piedmont Academy varsity baseball team opened region play Monday with a convincing 10-0 win against visiting Flint River Academy.
The Cougars (2-2 overall, 1-0 in region play) pushed two runs across in both the second and third innings before sealing the victory with six more runs in the bottom of the sixth.
During Monday’s win the Cougars benefited from three strong pitching performances. Tate Marks worked three innings followed by David Bishop, who threw two frames. John Reasoner closed out the sixth inning.
“We broke the game open late,” coach Matt Britt said. “Our offense continues to be a work in progress. We really didn’t hit or run the bases well.”
Piedmont was able to return to the field on Tuesday of this week hosting Class AAA Westfield. The Cougars fell 10-0 in that contest.
Cameron Mobley worked three innings and had five strikeouts. Owen Brady then threw for two innings with two strikeouts.
Piedmont’s varsity team will travel to Westfield in Perry on Friday for a 6 p.m. rematch contest. The JV Cougars will also play in Perry on Friday at 4 p.m.
The varsity Cougars will also travel to Terrell Academy on Saturday for a 1:30 p.m. contest before playing at Brandon Hall on Monday at 2:30 p.m.