Apr 10, 2012 11:33 AM
The Pierson baseball team swept through League IX in what was an unusual early-season preview of its competition. However, despite the relative ease with which it emerged victorious, the Whalers aren’t expecting smooth sailing once they’re locked in a three-game series with each of their rivals.
Pierson faced its five League IX colleagues in a nine-day span, and its record remains unblemished. Last week, the Whalers rode outstanding pitching to victories on consecutive days, first from ace Colman Vila in a 6-1 triumph over Greenport, and a day later from Jake Bennett, who tossed a five-inning no-hitter in a shutout win at Stony Brook.
“Even though we won our first five games, every time we play someone in our league, it’s going to be a battle,” said Pierson head coach Jon Tortorella.... more
Pierson faced its five League IX colleagues in a nine-day span, and its record remains unblemished. Last week, the Whalers rode outstanding pitching to victories on consecutive days, first from ace Colman Vila in a 6-1 triumph over Greenport, and a day later from Jake Bennett, who tossed a five-inning no-hitter in a shutout win at Stony Brook.
“Even though we won our first five games, every time we play someone in our league, it’s going to be a battle,” said Pierson head coach Jon Tortorella.... more
