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Cape baseball knocks off Riders 11-5

Cape senior Austin Rhue points to the dugout after slamming his triple in the bottom of the third inning of the Vikings’ 11-5 victory over the Riders. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
March 28, 2022

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The Cape baseball team scored six runs in the first inning March 25 against Caesar Rodney, which would be all they needed, as they defeated the Riders 11-5 to open the regular season at Chris Short Field.

Senior second baseman Austin Rhue led the Vikings with a triple, double and two singles on the day, garnering a .611 slugging percentage. He also scored three runs and stole two bases in the Cape victory. 

“I just waited on the fastball and took them to right,” said Rhue. “I’ve been hitting a lot each day and wanted to try and be aggressive at the plate.”

Brenn Scott slammed two hits and knocked in three runs. Nick Cox drove in three runs on his single in the first inning. Paris Mitchell knocked in two runs on two hits. Luke Crouch drove in a run on his single. Brian Fleming and Sam Kerstetter each had a single.

“We were excited to get going, and we sure did in the first inning,” said Cape manager Ben Evick. “We sent everyone to the plate and scored six runs. Austin Rhue had a huge day at the plate, going 4-for-4. Josh Reinhold was tough on the mound, picking up the win.”

Reinhold, a senior, threw 5.2 innings for the home team, striking out four batters while giving up just three earned runs.

“All of us were super pumped and ready to start the season with a bang,” Reinhold said. “The bats came out hot and we were aggressive at the plate, and it paid off for us.”

Caesar Rodney senior Mason Bush went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the Riders.

The Vikings take on 1-1 Dover Tuesday, March 29, at Chris Short Field. The Senators fell 8-1 to Sussex Tech March 25 after defeating Woodbridge 2-0 March 22.

 

Cape pitcher Josh Reinhold puts the tag on a Caesar Rodney pinch runner.
Cape first baseman Paris Mitchell squeezes an out.
Cape senior pitcher Josh Reinhold delivers to the plate.
Cape junior outfielder Nick Cox makes a diving play for the final out of the game.
Cape senior Austin Rhue says, “I’m safe.”
Cape junior Nick Cox drives a hit.
Senior third baseman Luke Crouch drives in a run.
Cape senior Austin Rhue snags a hot grounder at second.
Cape senior Austin Rhue drives a double.
Caesar Rodney’s Andrew Rigby dives back to first as Cape’s Paris Mitchell grabs the pick-off attempt.
Cape sophomore catcher Brenn Scott looks for a call from manager Ben Evick.
Cape shortstop Timmy Hitchcock throws to first for a put out.
Cape senior Paris Mitchell slams one of his two hits. He drove in two runs in the game.
Starting pitcher Josh Reinhold delivers to the plate.
Cap[e junior left fielder Barritt Ross gets the ball in quickly.
Senior Austin Rhue comes in to relieve Josh Reinhold in the fifth inning. He faced four batters, striking out two and forcing two others to fly out.
Sophomore Isaac Terhune came in to relieve Brenn Scott behind the plate.
Cape senior Luke Crouch throws to first for an out.
Josh Reinhold takes one for the team.
Shortstop Timmy Hitchcock throws to Luke Crouch at third.
Brian Fleming slides safely into third.
Caesar Rodney senior Tate Wisniewski was the third Riders pitcher used in the game.
Cape’s Sam Kerstetter steps in and gets a hit.
Cape’s Timmy Hitchcock looks a ball into his glove at short.
Senior Paris Mitchell doesn’t like a strike call.
Sophomore catcher Isaac Terhune looks for a pitch call from manager Ben Evick.
A good day for the Vikings.

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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. 

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