CBC Essex Cruises Past Westmoreland, Improves to 6-2 on the Season, 4-0 in Region Pla
Game 2
Game 2
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Westmoreland County CC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
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CCBC Essex | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 1 |
ROSEDALE, MD – CCBC Essex kept rolling on Sunday, shutting out Westmoreland 10-0 at The Kingdom. The Knights took an early lead and never looked back, improving to 6-2 overall and 4-0 in Region 20 play.
Offense Strikes Early and Often
The Knights broke the game open in the bottom of the second inning, plating three runs:
- Freshman Diego Garcia (Bradenton, FL) drove in the first run with a sacrifice fly.
- Sophomore Brody Carroll (Church Hill, MD) followed with a two-run triple.
In the third inning, the Knights added three more runs:
- Sophomore Justin Cook (Bradenton, FL) executed a perfect safety squeeze, bringing home a run.
- Sophomore Cameron Brewer (York, PA) doubled to center field, adding another RBI.
- Garcia laced an RBI single down the right-field line.
Rommel Dominates in First Collegiate Win
Freshman Drew Rommel (Fallston, MD) (1-0) was in control, earning his first collegiate win with a five-inning gem. The right-hander allowed just three hits and zero runs, striking out one without issuing a walk.
Westmoreland's Sturner took the loss, surrendering seven runs (six earned) on seven hits over four innings. He struck out four and walked three.
Knights Shine at the Plate & on the Basepaths
- CCBC Essex tallied nine hits, led by Garcia, Carroll, and Eduardo Zayas, who each had two hits.
- Garcia delivered a game-high three RBIs and finished a perfect 2-for-2 at the plate.
- The Knights stole six bases, including two by Garcia.
Westmoreland struggled to generate offense, with Roberts, Weaver, and Smith each recording a hit.
Up Next:
CCBC Essex looks to continue its winning ways as they build on their 6-2 record and perfect 4-0 start in Region 20 play.
