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McDougal throws no-hitter; Catamounts sweep Cecil

Ben McDougal threw a no-hitter and struck out 16 batters on Saturday versus Cecil College.
Ben McDougal threw a no-hitter and struck out 16 batters on Saturday versus Cecil College.

By Roy Harper

NorthEast, MD- Ben McDougal had his stuff.  The sophomore lefthander was more than impressive as he delivered a no-hitter on an overcast Saturday afternoon at Cecil College.

McDougal struck out sixteen Seahawk hitters as Potomac State won 5-0.  In fact he struck out at least two hitters in each of the seven innings.

"He really commanded three pitches today," said Potomac State Head Coach Doug Little.  "He was rarely behind in the count, and really finished strong."

McDougal did walk three but struck out the last five hitters to finish the game.

"I was able to mix pitches and work both halves of the plate," said McDougal.  "Maddox (Brooks) called a great game."  I think every time a pitcher starts, he tells himself he's going to pitch a no-hitter.  It's really cool that it just happened to me."

"Without God and my teammates, a game like this would not be possible. It's really easy when these guys have your back the whole time."

Tanner Haskiell's two-run double in the second inning gave PSC a 2-0 lead and all the run support McDougal would need.

Jimmy Sadler and Reilly Bubb each added an RBI.

In game two, Aidan VanRider continued his streak of quality starts with six innings of work.  The tall right-hander struck out six and walked just two, allowing five hits and two runs.

VanRider improved to 3-4.

Reilly Bubb and Nik Rubendall each hit a home run and had three hits apiece for Potomac State who out hit Cecil 11-7.

Justin Weaver had a pair of hits for Cecil.

With the win Potomac State pushed their win streak to nine and will host CCBC Catonsville for a pair of game on Sunday at Golden Park.  First pitch is at 1:00 p.m.