Baseball Recap: Cannon Starts Season with Victory Against Gaston Day

Cannon took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Gaston Day Spartans with a sharp 19-2 victory. The Cougars haven't had any issues with the Spartans recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.

Maddock Griffin looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in April of 2024.

Owen Fox

Stolen Base (Career)

02/25/25 vs Gaston Day	3
04/19/24 vs Hickory Grove Christian	1
04/01/24 vs Pro Stock Royals Academy	1
03/21/24 @ Gaston Day	1

On the hitting side, Cannon got a massive performance out of Owen Fox, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave Fox a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Mierzwa, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.

Cannon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gaston Day only posted an OBP of .238.

Looking ahead, Cannon will venture away from home to face off against Grace Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Gaston Day, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Hickory Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.