Episcopal High School- The Eagles kept coming, and coming, and coming, until they ran out of steam in the later innings. In the end it was the Trinity Christian Conqueors who propelled to a 7-2 victory over Episcopal.
Trinity defeats Episcopal 7-2! pic.twitter.com/u80XWICs9v
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Head Coach Gill Morales knew that his team would run into a tough matchup tonight. Episcopal, Providence and Trinity are all bidding for the high seed in the Class 4A-2 District, so Episcopal needed a big effort tonight against the defending State Champions.
Trinity prepares to face Episcopal Baseball action! pic.twitter.com/0INZgD8xOx
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At the start of the game both teams stranded players on base as the pitchers made it difficult to score runs. Trinity would strike first though, as Keillin Washington stole a base and was bought in on a base hit to make it 1-0 in the top of the first.
Keilin Washington scores for Trinity bottom of 1st, they lead Episcopal 1-0 @Athletics_TCA @EpiscopalEagles pic.twitter.com/0cL9bHV3Rx
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Episcopal would respond thanks to the hitting of Jacob Fiegal, who notted the game at 1 a piece with a big hit. Fiegal would have three hits in the game. His play would galvanize his team and had them playing hard in the beginning.
#26 Feigal with his 3rd hit of the night, this time a double! Kid can play! pic.twitter.com/wI6bYk1tvs
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Coach Mike Jones of Episcopal attempted to keep Trinity off balance with pitching changes. When it seemed like the Conquerors got comfortable at bat, Jones would make a pitching change. Episcopal used three pitchers in the game, and it proved effective as Trinity had a hard time gaining momentum. When Trinity went ahead 4-1 in the 3rd, Episcopal scored to keep it close at 4-2.
Big knock by Trinity, a double to center brings in the run they lead 2-1 over Episcopal pic.twitter.com/SuFk4r9b3J
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Todd Lott scores on an ERA by Episcopal. Trinity leads 3-1 pic.twitter.com/SSPZ5iqitg
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Episcopal made it out of the top of the 3rd trailing 4-1 to Trinity pic.twitter.com/VQt7AFB5BO
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Spratling sacrifice ground out to bring Episcopal within 2 runs. 4-2 top of 4th Trinity leads pic.twitter.com/3MABPqmD76
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Bottom of the 4th, Trinity still up 4-2 over Episcopal. Nice strike out by the Eagles! pic.twitter.com/LOYb90eeSZ
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Trinity would finally begin to do what they’ve done all season, connect with the bats and scores lots of runs. It begand in the 5th with a Jeff Fripp score. Then JC Flowers hit a big home run in the 6th to extend Trinity’s lead to 6-2. Trinity’s Austin Martin would put the icing on the cake with a triple and subsequent score to put the game away 7-2 and another win for Trinity.
Trinity increases their lead to 5-2, 5th inning! Double by Jeff Fripp pic.twitter.com/HOubzcUiBH
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Bases loaded, 0 outs and #13 Matthew Parker retires the side with 2k! TRINITY up 5-2 top of 6th vs Episcopal pic.twitter.com/CTOpaOAIjJ
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JC Flowers with a Home Run to left field!! Trinity up 6-2! Top 6th vs Episcopal! pic.twitter.com/mwPIghJeBO
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Austin Martin gets a triple, then scores for the Conquerors. 7-2 6th pic.twitter.com/0poPWWECWl
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Trinity defeats Episcopal 7-2! pic.twitter.com/u80XWICs9v
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It was a tremendous effort by Episcopal, who fought hard tonight, but suffered another loss. It hasn’t been the best season for them this year, but the players are learning a lot by playing baseball at a program with a storied history.
Coach Mike Jones with Episcopal Baseball Captains Thursal White, Keenan Bell, and Jake Osgard (L2R) pic.twitter.com/a3Dnt6Epo3
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Trinity players J.C Flowers, Austin Martin, and head Coach Gill Morales after their 7-2 victory over Episcopal! pic.twitter.com/QKvNyYuJAg
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As for Trinity, they keep trucking and are 16-1. This was a great tune up for their big game Friday versus Providence. Both teams are atop the district and Providence will be ready for the biggest game of the year.
Providence in the house checking out Trinity in preparation for their big game on Friday vs TCA.We'll be there! pic.twitter.com/SW33PklPmi
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