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Cape junior all-stars team cuts down Woodbridge 13-1

Cape second baseman Noah Hedrick makes a diving play in the third inning. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
June 27, 2024

The Cape Junior League All-Stars used hot bats to down Woodbridge 13-1 in opening action of the District 3 All-Star Tournament June 26 at the Nanticoke Little League complex in Seaford.

Woodbridge scored its lone run in the first inning, but it could’ve been worse. Cape got out of a jam by collecting two outs during a double rundown.

It was all Cape starting in the second. The only thing that stopped the Cape bats was a 35-minute lightning delay in the fourth inning.

Anthony Brittingham led his squad with three RBIs. Hobby Ryan knocked in two, while Nick Petito, Jimmy Swatski, Jude Presler and Will Klemkowski each drove in a run.

Petito, Ryan, Brittingham, Swatski and Reed Knowlton each had multiple hits. 

Swatski went 4.2 innings and picked up the win on the mound for Cape. Brittingham pitched the final out in relief. 

Matthew Tyler, Dalton Kinsell and Ivan Matos each had a hit for Woodbridge.

The Cape squad will play the winner of the Laurel versus Mid-Sussex game that was suspended June 26. Cape’s next game is slated for Friday, June 28.

Cape pitcher Jimmy Swatski delivers to the plate and picks up the win.
Nick Petito watches as his hit flies into the outfield.
Cape second baseman Noah Hedrick puts the tag on a diving Woodbridge baserunner.
Cape shortstop Anthony Brittingham throws out a Woodbridge batter.
Cape pitcher Jimmy Swatski throws to first to keep the Woodbridge base runner honest.
Cape shortstop Anthony Brittingham snags a hot grounder at shortstop.
Cape first baseman Jude Presler takes second on a pitch.
Woodbridge’s David Irvin snags a grounder at second.
Caleb Clark slams a hit for the Cape squad.
Cape catcher Hobby Ryan gets all of the ball to left field.
Anthony Brittingham had multiple hits in the game.
Cape’s Nick Petito scores on the Hobby Ryan hit.
Cape’s Noah Hedrick watches as his hit goes into the outfield.
Cape’s William Klemkowski avoids a little Woodbridge chin music.
Cape’s Noah Hedrick slides safely into home.
Cape first baseman Jude Presler comes into home.
Braydon Green keeps the rally going for Cape.
Woodbridge second baseman David Irwin throws to first for an out.
Sliding mitts are getting popular among players wishing to protect their fingers while stealing a base.
Woodbridge’s Gabe Moss makes a grab in center field.

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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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