This one deserves more than just a report of who pitched and who hit; an absolutely well-played game by both teams with only one error committed the entire game on a cool, but not too cold night, under the lights at the Florence Freedom's Champion Window Field.

Pitching dominated the first 5 innings. Garrett Wander held NewCath to one run, while at the same time Enzweiler for NewCath only allowed 2.

Things changed in the top of the 6th when NewCath put together a 2 out rally which led to 4 runs and a 5 to 2 lead. This represented the largest and latest deficit Boone has yet faced during what is now their 8-0 start.

Boone responded in the bottom of the 6th, the highlight being Mark Reed's

3rd HR of the season, a 3 run shot over the fence in right field to stake Boone to a 6-5 lead.

NewCath was not done yet, getting the lead off runner on board to start the 7th. The runner was forced out at second on a sac bunt attempt. With runners on first and second with one out a couple of batters later, Boone turned a 4 to 6 to 3 DP to end the game.

The win went to Nick Houlehan in relief of Wander. The hitting star for Boone was Reed, who went 3 for 4, with a double, HR, and 4 RBI. The other RBIs were from Kurt Kordenbrock and Brad Krohman. Corey Farris had a double and 2 walks for Boone. John Ham had 2 base hits for Boone, including one which led off the bottom of the decisive 6th.

Clayton Stone for NewCath went 2 for 3 with an RBI. Others for NewCath played well and deserve mention. I am sorry I do not know their names.

Great game. Great setting. More games are upcoming at the field. Don't miss them if you are a fan of good HS baseball. Last night, CovCath over Ryle 3-2 and tonight this one. I encourage you to support the Freedom's effort to give our area kids a superb place to play. Check the special events section of the Florence Freedom website for the next HS action at the field.

Are they charging to get in? If not they should be! It's a great place to play and very fan friendly to watch a game.

$5 for adults and I believe it was $3 for students. Good crowd tonight, probably around 150 or maybe a few more. I expect a big turn out next Friday for the district seeding contest at 7 PM between Boone and Ryle.

With all the talk about Farris it seems some others are being overlooked in that L/U . Reed is on fire so far this year . They seem to have a good balance going .

With all the talk about Farris it seems some others are being overlooked in that L/U . Reed is on fire so far this year . They seem to have a good balance going .

 

Both Reed and Krohman get overlooked IMO. Krohman has had a good season so far as well.

Reed just might be the best player in No. Ky. that nobody knows about. Solid, solid, solid. Good hitter, superb in the field and a great attitude. Super kid too.

Who are Boone Counties best pitchers?

Senior Brad Krohman is the clear number 1. Junior Nick Houlehan has been the number 2 starter to-date. Other starters from the senior class have been Kurt Kordenbrock and Brian Meimann. Effective relief has been provided from juniors Garrett Wander and Holden Rouse. Wander was the starter against NewCath on Friday night.

opinions on Newcath's team.