Columbus Academy couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. Their tough 15-3 loss to the Westerville North Warriors on Wednesday might stick with them for a while.
For Westerville North's part, Austin Heminger was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Heminger was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Westerville North got a great performance from Luke Eash as he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
Back at the plate, Caleb Williams and Emerson Mason did most of the damage at the plate: Williams scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Mason scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Evan Pate was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Westerville North's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-0.
Columbus Academy will face off against Liberty Union at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Westerville North, they will be playing at home against Newark at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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