Kendall ‘9’ romps in diamond opener
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Sammy Conte bangs out a two-run double in the first inning to help ignite Kendall to a 17-0 win at Barker this afternoon.
Three pitchers combined for a no hitter and the offense pounded out 15 hits as Kendall romped to a 17-0 win over host Barker this afternoon in the season opening non league baseball game for both teams.
Nic Cole, CJ D’Agostino and Vinnie D’Agostino combined to hurl the no hitter registering a total of 10 strikeouts.
At the plate for the Eagles, Andrew Cole had 4 hits including two doubles and a triple, Jacob Abrams 3 doubles and Sammy Conte and C.J D’Agostino 2 hits each.
Kendall took charge at the outset erupting for 6 quick runs in the first inning on a two-run double by Sammy Conte, a two-run single by Andrew Cole an RBI double by Abrams and an RBI single by Vinnie D’Agostino.
The Eagles also had a big 7 run fifth inning to cap off the win as Abrams had a two-run double, Andrew Cole a two-run single and Nic Cole and Adrian Bucci RBI singles.
Kendall will next have two games and several scrimmages at Myrtle Beach.
Barker will next host Elba on Friday.
Kendall’s Jonny Conte slides safely into second base as Barker’s Keagan Schaal takes the throw.
