The Raiders wrapped up a perfect 5-0 weekend in the Mike Bearman Memorial Tournament with a pair of one-run home wins over Damonte Ranch and Fernley on Saturday afternoon. While Reed coach John Phenix was pleased with the hot start on a brutally cold and windy weekend, he was just as happy with the production he got from the bench. “I love it,” Phenix said. “Winning’s not … [Read more...]
Baseball: Local squads go 5-1
Spanish Springs led Wooster 4-3 after four and a half innings on Friday afternoon at Wooster. Then the flood gates opened. Literally. As the strong wind gusts become steady and as rain began to fall, the Colts broke the game open with six runs on seven hits – all singles. They also got the help of three wild pitches. The Cougs failed to chip into the dent their next at … [Read more...]
Reed, Spanish Springs baseball roll in openers
And they’re off. Austin Beard did it on the bump and the batter’s box as the Reed baseball team rolled in Thursday’s season opener, 13-3 (five innings) over McQueen at home. With a steady, brutal wind to straight center, Beard allowed three runs (one earned) on just three hits while striking out five in a complete-game (five innings) win in the Mike Bearman Memorial … [Read more...]
Raiders looking to move up standings in 2016
Optimism is present in every team’s camp this time of year. It’s no different for the Reed baseball team this year. For some, the hope is forced. And for others, the hope is validated. Reed baseball coach John Phenix doesn’t think he’s forcing anything when he says this may be the best all-around team that’s been at Reed in nearly 15 years. “What I’ve seen from our … [Read more...]