Martin - 7, Desoto 0

Game Summary

Starting Martin pitcher Nathan Karns (3-0) shutdown the Desoto Eagles offense, striking out 14 in the process for a complete game shutout.  Once again, the Warrior offense supplied the only needed runs within the first couple of batters:  Shaun Garcia led off the game with a single, and Eric Hanlon homered to left field to put Martin ahead 2-0.  Eric homered again in the 5^th inning, also with Shaun Garcia aboard, to give the Warriors some breathing room.  Eric would reach base yet again in the 6^th by singling up the middle, making him a perfect 3 for 3 on the night.  Although the Eagles offense threatened a couple of times, flawless defense and great pitching never allowed a Desoto runner to cross the plate.  Catcher Richard Pumphrey had the only other two Martin hits.  It was supposed to be a night of speed versus speed, as Martin and Desoto had 5 of the top 6 base-stealers in the area coming in.  But you have to reach base to steal, and Nathan Karns kept their speed off base.  Junior Jaren Anderson for Martin was 3 for 3 in base-stealing opportunities (keeping him a perfect 19-0 on the year) and Junior Brian Fite added two stolen bases.  Seniors Brett Kazmierski and Eric Hanlon each had one.

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