Brocke's 2-Hitter Key In Spartan Championship
Photo By Jan Johnson
Photo By: Jan Johnson/Action Photos Unlimited
Championship Tuesday
(Ashburn, VA) - Less than one month ago, Broad Run head coach Pat Cassidy had a team that was reeling from several losses in the Dulles District. Teams such as Loudoun County, Potomac Falls, and Park View were making their move to the top of the standings and the Spartans were falling fast. Cassidy and the Spartans had two options, panic and fade away, or continue to fight and get back in the title race. Thankfully for Broad Run fans, the Spartans chose the second option and on Tuesday, they capped off their season with a Dulles District Championship.
Broad Run and Park View entered Tuesday's game both having identical 10-3 district records. The winner of the game secured an automatic berth in the regional playoffs, the loser faces the tougher road of having to win the Dulles District tournament to get in. Park View put senior Kyle Irish on the mound, and Broad Run put their title hopes in the hands of Trey Brocke.
Both pitchers threw strikes early and often in the first inning, but in the top of the 2nd, Park View struck first when Jimmy Kerby scored to put the Patriots up 1-0. Broad Run would then answer with 5 runs in the bottom of the 2nd inning, led by shortstop Chris Jessop's double that drove in 3 runs.
Broad Run added another run late on another Jessop hit, this time a beautiful bunt down the third baseline in the 5th inning that brought home the runner on third. Spartan pitcher Trey Brocke proved to be too much as he threw a complete game 2-hitter to hold the Patriots in check and help Broad Run win the district title.
Brocke's control and ability to change speeds kept Patriot hitters off balance all day. The talented middle of the Patriot's lineup was neutralized with Matt Griffin, Kyle Irish, Nathan White, and Dylan Smith struggling to generate hits at the plate.
With the win, Broad Run will now host a first round regional playoff game and will not have to win the Dulles District tournament starting Friday. Park View secured the #2 seed in the tournament despite the loss.
Tuesday Round-Up:
Lady Spartans Make It Two for Two:
Broad Run's undefeated softball season was on the line on Tuesday night when rival Park View came to town. The Patriots jumped all over Spartan pitcher Caitlyn Delahaba for 3 runs in the contest and led going into the bottom of the 7th inning. But the upset wasn't meant to be as Broad Run scored 3 runs in the final inning to win the game and the Dulles District Championship outright.
Broad Run will host a regional playoff game in softball as well and Park View must win the Dulles District tournament or face Broad Run in the finals in order to advance to the regional playoffs.
*Check back for more on this exciting win for Broad Run.
Taylor's Blast Wins It For Dominion:
With a potential #3 seed on the line for Potomac Falls, their game against Dominion on Tuesday night was important. The Titans needed the win for momentum and a better seeding heading into the Dulles District tournament as well. Both teams played scoreless baseball through 8 innings until Dominion's Chris Taylor walked to the plate and ended the game with a walk-off home run.
Dominion's 1-0 win now pushes Potomac Falls into 4th place and possibly a tie for 4th place depending on how the game between Heritage and Loudoun County finished.
