Bulldog Bats Silenced in State Tournament
Nitro scored 8 times in the first inning and never looked back in beating Martinsburg 10 - 0 in the Class AAA State Semi-Final.
Starter Brandon King, battling a sports hernia, allowed 2 runs and was pulled by Coach John Lowery Jr in favor of Spike Geffert, who surrendered 5 runs. Freshman Eli Fulk finished the game in relief
The Bulldogs worked two walks in the Top of the 1st but could not score. Spike Geffert’s double in the 5th was the only hit of the day for Martinsburg.
Wildcats pitcher Chase Pickering struck out 13 Bulldogs and launched a solo home run.