Routt Catholic set the tone early and never let up, defeating Mt. Pulaski 3-0 with timely hitting and dominant pitching.
The Rockets got on the board in the bottom of the 1st when Brady Turner tripled to right field, bringing home Bryson Mossman for a 1-0 lead. They added another run in the 3rd, as Turner stayed hot with a double to right, scoring Talon Thompson to make it 2-0.
Routt put the finishing touch on the game in the 6th inning when Anson Butcher launched a solo home run to right field, extending the lead to 3-0.
Mt. Pulaski had a few opportunities, collecting five hits in the game, but couldn’t capitalize. Preston Cowan, Luke Martin, Jaeden Jackson, Tyler Cross, and Tucker Fitzpatrick each recorded a hit in the loss.
On the mound, Jacob Brown was in complete control for Routt Catholic. He threw a complete-game shutout, allowing just five hits while striking out seven and walking one
Top Performers
Routt Catholic
- Brady Turner: 3-3, 2 RBI (Triple, Double)
- Jacob Brown: 7 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 7 K
- Anson Butcher: HR, RBI
- Talon Thompson: 2 H, R
- Bryson Mossman: 1 H, R
Mt. Pulaski
- Preston Cowan: 1-3
- Luke Martin: 1-3
- Jaeden Jackson: 1-3
- Tyler Cross: 1-2
- Tucker Fitzpatrick: 1-2
Mt.Pulaski #4 Keoni Charron with the sweet double play for catch and out at home.
Mt.Pulaski #33 Luke Martin with the STRIKEOUT.
#33 Luke Martin with the quick spin and out at 3rd base for Mt.Pulaski.
Mt.Pulaski #8 Chase Roberts catches the runner between home and third for the out.
#2 Preston Cowan with the sweet single for Mt.Pulaski.
#8 Chase Roberts picks off the runner at 2nd base tonight for
#21 Tucker Fitzpatrick with the DOUBLE as he drills it down the third base line and then slides around the tag to finish it off. Impressive overall PLAY.
Routt’s #33 Kale Reich with the one hopper and heater to first for the out.
#40 Talon Thompson hits a smooth single for Routt Catholic.
#17 Brady Turner had a day…. He scores an RBI double on this play for Routt Catholic.
#17 Brady Turner with an RBI TRIPLE for Jacksonville Routt tonight.