Jose Carrera Hitter of the Day 07-23-16
With a Double Header 5-3 win over over the Staunton Braves on Saturday July 23.
Jose Carrera was announced Valley Baseball League’s “Hitter of the Day”
Hitter of the Day
Our HOD is Covington’s Jose Carrera, from Manhattan! Jose went 2-3 in game one of the doubleheader, with 2 runs scored, 2 RBIs, a double, and a Home Run. In this, his third year in the league, Jose is hitting 267/343/460 in 150 at-bats, along with 10 doubles, 5 triples, 3 home runs, and 27 stolen bases.
We also had two other Lumberjacks mentioned under “Others of Note”
Jacob Ramos, Covington: 5.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K’s (66)
Bruce Martin, Covington: 3-3, run, 2 RBIs, 3B, SB
Read the full article below…
Credit: to Valley League Baseball for their Article.
“EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENED, SATURDAY JULY 23
Six games were played last night. I’m planning to work on one more post today- a look at the playoff chase.
Results
Covington 5, Staunton 3 (7 innings, game 1)
Purcellville 4, New Market 1
Waynesboro 5, Harrisonburg 0
Strasburg 7, Woodstock 1
Front Royal 8, Winchester 3
Covington 5, Staunton 3 (7 innings, game 2. Look familiar?)
Hitter of the Day
Our HOD is Covington’s Jose Carrera, from Manhattan! Jose went 2-3 in game one of the doubleheader, with 2 runs scored, 2 RBIs, a double, and a home run. In this, his third year in the league, Jose is hitting 267/343/460 in 150 at-bats, along with 10 doubles, 5 triples, 3 home runs, and 27 stolen bases.
Others of Note
Tyler Ratliff, Purcellville: 3-4, run, 2 RBIs, SB
Sam Palensky, Waynesboro: 2-3, 2 RBIs, BB, 2B, HBP
Tommy Richter, Strasburg: 3-4, 2 runs, 2B
Kevin Williams Jr, Front Royal: 3-5, 2 runs
Joey Mundy, Front Royal: 2-3, run, RBI, SB, BB
Bruce Martin, Covington: 3-3, run, 2 RBIs, 3B, SB
Pitcher of the Day
Our POD is Garrett Richards, for Strasburg, from Danville Community College! Garrett threw 8 innings and allowed only 2 hits, 1 earned run, 2 walks, and struck out 4. He earned a game score of 76. His summer stats so far: 1-0, 3.75 in 12 innings. (This was his first start!)
Others of Note
Pat Doudican, Purcellville: 6 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K’s (65)
Campbell Scholl, Waynesboro: 8 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 0 K’s (72)
Jacob Ramos, Covington: 5.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K’s (66)”
