By John Harvey
JAMES CITY – Thomas Richardson had four hits and scored
three runs to lead Williamsburg Post 39’s baseball team to a 4-1 victory over
Gloucester Post 75 Thursday night at Warhill High School.
The victory marked the sixth in a row for the Wildflowers
and the fourth this week as they extended their lead in the District 3
standings.
Most of the production came from the bottom of the
lineup, as Richardson and Austin Carter combined for seven of the team’s 12
hits and all four runs.
“You know, it was just one of those days,” Richardson
said. “I’ve been working on my swing and I’ve felt really comfortable in the
batter’s box. I honestly was just seeing the ball really well and I hope it
continues.”
Gloucester Post 75 struck first with a run in the top of
the fourth inning. Linzie Coleman delivered an RBI-single off Williamsburg
starter Blake Otey to score Matt Contreras for a 1-0 lead.
Post 39 answered with two in the bottom of the inning.
Michael Brumfield drove in Richardson with a run-scoring single to left field.
Tyler Klinedinst followed with a sacrifice fly to score Carter for a 2-1 lead.
The Wildflowers added insurance runs in the sixth and
eighth innings. Brumfield drove in his second run of the game with a single to
center in the sixth. Carter delivered an RBI-single to plate Richardson in the
eighth inning.
Otey allowed one run on one hit and struck out three in
four innings to earn the victory. Matt Smith was sensational in relief,
striking out nine batters and allowing just one hit in five shutout innings of
work.
“We really have a deep pitching staff and a good offense,”
Richardson said. “The biggest thing (for us) is how good our defense is. “Starting
off with six straight is great because last year we went undefeated (in the
regular season) and ended up losing in state. This year we feel we have a
better team, even with the loss of Teddy West and Trevor Otey. Hopefully this
will make the team play better together.”
Williamsburg Post 39 will return to action Monday when
they play host to Hampton Post 31. Game time is 7 p.m.
Harvey can be reached by email at johnharveysports@gmail.com or via
Twitter @JohnHarveySport.
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