Texas High School Baseball - Carthage holds off Pollok Central
February 25, 2012: Pollok, TX 75969 In Saturday's non-league challenge, the Carthage Bulldogs (Carthage, TX) baseball squad the host Pollok Central Bulldogs (Pollok, TX), by a final score of 5-1.
With the win, Carthage upgrades its record to 5-0 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Jasper (Jasper, TX) to encounter the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Monday, February 27. The Bulldogs enter the bout with a record of 1-1. Jasper lost 8-5 in their recent non-league bout against Silsbee (Silsbee, TX)
Next, the Bulldogs face the Warren Warriors (Warren, TX) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, March 8. Pollok Central will attempt to move on its 0-5 season record.
Game Summary
William Rittenberry,Chris Ponder, and Brody Colle combined on a three hitter as Carthage remained undefeated on the young season. Rittenberry(1-0) in his first ever varsity outing threw 4 strong innings surrendering 3 hits. He walked 1 and struck out 3. Chris Ponder threw two perfect innings, and Brody Colle pitched the seventh striking out two. Offensively Joey Harrison doubled and Beaux Gulilbeau and Jacob Blissett drove in a run a piece with RBI singles.
