Freshman pitcher impresses in loss to OA

Freshman Kevin Powers has played well at shortstop and on the mound. (Mike Barucci photo)

The CHS baseball team lost twice last week but might have found a new pitching prospect in freshman Kevin Powers.

In a 3-1 loss to Oliver Ames, Powers threw seven strong innings, scattering six hits while striking out three.

“[Powers] has been a great spark for our team,” said head coach JP Scott. “He is quiet but funny and has fit right in. He has also played a good shortstop for us. He is still adjusting to the speed of the varsity game, but he is getting better every day.

“He is very mature on the hill,” added Scott. “I look forward to coaching him for the next four years. He could be a very special talent; it just depends on how hard he works.”

In other action last week, the Bulldogs lost to Milford 8-5. Kevin O’Brien went 3 for 4 with two runs scored and two RBIs. Steve Mullaney was 2 for 4 with a pair of doubles and two RBIs, and Pat Vartanian, who tripled against OA, continued his hot hitting with a 2 for 3 showing, including a double.

Canton was also scheduled to host Dedham on Thursday, May 9, but the game was postponed due to rain and will be made up this week.

Including the Dedham game, the Bulldogs (2-12) will play a total of four games this week, with road games against Sharon and Foxboro and a home contest against nonleague Cardinal Spellman.

The Bulldogs will end the season next week with a home game Monday, May 20, against Stoughton and an away game against Dedham on Tuesday, May 21.

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Posted by Mike Berger on May 16 2013. Filed under High School, Sports. Both comments and pings are currently closed.