Thompson beats Pelham in battle of undefeated rivals
Matt Conde
Sports Editor
ALABASTER — The Thompson High School baseball team defeated Pelham 8-4 in a battle between two undefeated rivals Feb. 20 in the Birmingham Metro tournament with a packed house on hand in Alabaster
The Warriors, who are the two-time defending Metro tournament champions, saw five players score a run. Ian Murray scored twice for Thompson (6-0) and had two RBI, while Gus Williford was 1-for-1 with three walks and two runs scored.
Matt Haskins and Adam McKenzie each scored a run. Haskins also had two RBI and a double. Skylar Estell was 0-for-3, but had two runs scored. Alex Henderson finished with an RBI.
Jacksonville State University signee Trae Santos finished the game 2-for-4 with one RBI and two doubles for the Panthers, who fell to 4-1. Michael Bishop scored two runs and had an RBI. Tripp Martin scored one run and drove in a run. Andrew Bishop scored one run.
Pelham got on the board first with a run in the first inning but fell behind later due to many errors. Pelham coach Jeff Mauldin gave credit to the Warriors for capitalizing on Pelham’s mistakes, which ultimately determined the outcome of the game.
“We played very poor, not Pelham baseball and somewhat embarrassing," said Pelham coach Jeff Mauldin. “We just got beat by a good team and for us to beat good teams, we’ve got to play a lot better. Playing like this is not accepted."
Thompson coach Pat Hamrick said the Warriors were fortunate the Panthers struggled in the field.
“We luckily got some breaks,” Hamrick said. “Our area is really tough. They (Pelham) have a great team, but we just got fortunate.”
Both teams will resume Metro tournament play on Monday, Feb. 22. Pelham will face Pinson Valley and Thompson will take on Spain Park.
More Birmingham Metro Tournament Coverage can be found by clicking HERE.
Thompson beats Pelham in battle of undefeated rivals
Matt Conde
Sports Editor
ALABASTER — The Thompson High School baseball team defeated Pelham 8-4 in a battle between two undefeated rivals Feb. 20 in the Birmingham Metro tournament with a packed house on hand in Alabaster
The Warriors, who are the two-time defending Metro tournament champions, saw five players score a run. Ian Murray scored twice for Thompson (6-0) and had two RBI, while Gus Williford was 1-for-1 with three walks and two runs scored.
Matt Haskins and Adam McKenzie each scored a run. Haskins also had two RBI and a double. Skylar Estell was 0-for-3, but had two runs scored. Alex Henderson finished with an RBI.
Jacksonville State University signee Trae Santos finished the game 2-for-4 with one RBI and two doubles for the Panthers, who fell to 4-1. Michael Bishop scored two runs and had an RBI. Tripp Martin scored one run and drove in a run. Andrew Bishop scored one run.
Pelham got on the board first with a run in the first inning but fell behind later due to many errors. Pelham coach Jeff Mauldin gave credit to the Warriors for capitalizing on Pelham’s mistakes, which ultimately determined the outcome of the game.
“We played very poor, not Pelham baseball and somewhat embarrassing," said Pelham coach Jeff Mauldin. “We just got beat by a good team and for us to beat good teams, we’ve got to play a lot better. Playing like this is not accepted."
Thompson coach Pat Hamrick said the Warriors were fortunate the Panthers struggled in the field.
“We luckily got some breaks,” Hamrick said. “Our area is really tough. They (Pelham) have a great team, but we just got fortunate.”
Both teams will resume Metro tournament play on Monday, Feb. 22. Pelham will face Pinson Valley and Thompson will take on Spain Park.
More Birmingham Metro Tournament Coverage can be found by clicking HERE.
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