Rain‑delayed Saturday doubleheader
A rain‑soaked Friday night forced the Virginia/District of Columbia baseball squad to shift its schedule, resulting in a Saturday doubleheader that featured two tightly contested games.
The first contest pitted the home side against Pennsylvania, and despite a solid effort the team fell 2‑0, with the opposition’s pitchers keeping the bats silent.
In the nightcap, the same lineup faced Canada and managed a 5‑5 deadlock, a game that swung back and forth before settling into a tie after a flurry of late‑inning rallies.
Pitching performances shine
Standout performances emerged from the pitching staff, beginning with Ryan Bahr, a senior from St. Paul VI Catholic High School, whose effortless velocity and pinpoint control drew early praise.
Gibson Beck, representing St. Christopher's, followed with a fastball that hovered between 84 and 86 mph and displayed two secondary offerings, suggesting a promising repertoire.
Antonio Burke of Highland School turned heads with a quick arm action and a fastball that peaked at 94.3 mph, underscoring his potential as a future ace.
Jackson Stewart, a product of St. John’s College High School, offered a mixed outing, mixing an 86‑88 mph fastball with a 71‑73 mph curveball that kept hitters guessing.