Walk Off Home Run!

With the Longhorns losing by one run with 2 out in the bottom of the last inning, Will hit a two run “walk-off” home run, to win the game 14 – 13, this past Saturday. While Will has had game winning hits before, this was his first walk-off home run.

Powder Springs had come back to go ahead by one run in the top of the last inning. In the bottom of the inning leadoff hitter Russell grounded out, but Christian was hit by a pitch, and represented the tying run. But David popped out, leaving Will as the last hope. Will lined a 0 – 1 pitch through the gap in right-center all the way to the fence, and circled the bases, scoring ahead of the relay to the plate.

In the first inning Will lined a 2 – 2 pitch through the gap in left-center for a triple, driving home two runners. He scored on a passed ball.

He came up in the third inning with two runners on again, but walked on a 3 – 1 count. When Jonathan singled to right with the bases loaded, Will was off on the pitch and scored from first base.

This game continued Will’s string of reaching base every time he has come to bat, and has gotten a hit in every official at bat…his Batting Average and On Base Percentage are both 100%...he best start ever, five games into the season.

Will was the starting pitcher and pitched 2 innings, striking out 5 and walking one, throwing 60% strikes. He also played shortstop.

Last Thursday the Longhorns lost 4 – 3, but Will went 2 for 2 and actually stole home. While on third base, Coach Henry noticed Will was able to get a huge lead while the left-handed pitcher had his back to Will. Henry gave Will the steal sign, and Will charged down the line, and was safe of the play. Playing shortstop, Will caught a popup.