Cape baseball blows out Polytech 18-1
The 12-2 Cape baseball squad didn’t let a cold and windy day hinder its hot performance at the plate, as the Vikings blew out Polytech 18-1 May 3 at Chris Short Field.
Josh Reinhold knocked in five RBIs, slamming a triple and a double. Senior Luke Crouch went yard with a grand slam in the fourth inning. Isaac Terhune and Mikey Jarrell each knocked in two RBIs, while Owen Daminger, Timmy Hitchcock, Brenn Scott and Justin Marsh each scored an RBI. Paris Mitchell slugged a double.
Junior Nick Cox went four innings on the mound, striking out six and allowing just one earned run. Reliever Daminger struck out one.
Braden Moran had a double and the lone RBI for the Panthers. Connor Bartlett took the loss on the mound.
“We played a solid game today against Polytech,” said Cape manager Ben Evick. “We took advantage of some mistakes that were made, and we had some timely hitting to push across runs in bunches. Nick [Cox] was in command on the mound from the start. Josh [Reinhold] had a huge day at the plate with a double, triple and five RBIs. Our guys have done a nice job buying into our team’s approach, and it’s paying off.”
Cape travels to Stephen Decatur Friday, May 6.
Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs.
