Garrett Hampson drove in two runs and Jeremy Peterson had two hits in leading the Reds to a 7-2 victory in the last game of the 2011 Reno High Fall World Series. Demi Small was the winning pitcher for the Reds. Adam Leinen and Austin Smith both pitched well in relief to secure the victory. The Grays actually scored first as Zach Paguette drew a lead-off walk that eventually scored on Grant Kukuk’s RBI single. That lead didn’t last long, as Garrett Harmison and Connor Bush both drove in 2 runs in the bottom of the second inning. The game remained 4-1 until the Reds added 2 runs in the bottom of the 5th inning. R. J. Bush doubled and Jeremy Peterson singled to account for those two runs.

The victory gave the series championship to the Reds as they dominated the Grays throughout the series This year the world series rosters were created when the captain’s drafted teams.

Team captains were Grant Kukuk, Zach Paquette, and RJ Bush. The Fall World Series wrapped up the successful fall season. Winter conditioning will start up on Monday, December Sth for those athletes not involved in a winter sport.

Game 5 of the 2011 Fall World Series had a little bit of everything. The game started with two outstanding pitching performances by Vinnie Koei and R. J. Bush. The Reds jumped out by scoring two runs in the top of the 1st inning. Garrett Hampson led off the game with a single, R.J. Bush then drove him in with single to right center field. Jeremy Peterson then laced a double to deep left field. The game remained scoreless until the 5th inning. Vinnie Koei turned in his best pitching performance of the fall as he struck out 7 and walked none. R. J. Bush threw 4 complete innings and allowed 0 runs. With Vinnie Koci still pitching, Michael Riedeman singled and then stole base. Kurt Hillson advanced him to 3rd Base with a single. Garrett Hampson then hit a sacrifice fly to score Riedeman and make the Reds up 3-0. The Grays needed a spark and Graham Macmillan provided that momentum when he drilled a first pitch fastball from Jeremy Peterson to left field for a 3 run Home Run. The scored remained tied as the relief pitchers and both teams played good defense. It wasn’t until the top of the 8th inning when sophomore Connor Bush hit a home run off Brian Ring to give the Reds a lead. They added two more runs when R.J. Bush doubled and senior Adam Leinen drove him in.

Garrett Hampson continued to play spectacular defense and show his offensive abilities in Game 4 of the Reno High Fall World Series. Hampson drove in 2 runs and with the help of teammate, R.J. Bush, the Reds took a commanding 3 to 1 game lead in the series. Bush, a power hitting lefty, was perfect at the plate with 3 quality at­bats. He had an RBI single, a single to right field, a walk, and 2 stolen bases.

Both the Grays and the Reds scored early as both teams combined for 6 runs over the first two innings. Daniel Hickox­Young was the starting pitcher for the Reds, and Grant Kukuk was the starting pitcher for the Grays. Justin Watland provided some good middle relief and was able to pick up the win for the Reds. Senior right hander Austin Smith came on in the 7th inning and got the save.

The Grays, down 6 – 5 going into the 7″‘ inning, made it interesting by loading the bases with 2 outs. Freshman outfielder Tristan Buggs then flew out to left field to end the game. Freshman shortstop Garrett Taylor also had an impressive day by getting 2 hits and driving in 2 runs. Other exceptional performances were turned in by Graham Macmillan and Jake Clark who both had 2 hits each for the Grays. The Series will continue tomorrow in Game 5. R.J. Bush and Vinnie Koei have been named the starting pitchers for their respective teams.

Zach Paquette drove in the winning run in the bottom of the 7th inning to cap off a 4-run rally. The Gray victory puts the World Series to a 2-1 game lead for the Red team. The rally finished a game filled with hits, errors, walks, and some quality pitching. The Gray team had a commanding lead after 5 innings of play with a 5-1 lead. Austin Atkerson turned in a remarkable pitching performance in a game that he wasn’t scheduled to start. Atkerson shut down the potent Red offense for 3 innings. The Reds made the game interesting in the top of the 6th innings with some key hits from RJ Bush (triple, RBI) and Kevin Wallace (SF-8, RBI). A two out error kept the inning alive and the Michael Riedeman drove in a run with a single.

Facing an 8-5 deficit going into the bottom of the 7th inning, the Gray team showed some heart by answering back. Austin Atkerson led off the inning by hitting a single to right center field. Max Keller then hit a double to deep left field that scored Atkerson. Jake Clark then singled in Max Keller bringing the score to 8-7. The Reds had Adam Leinen on the mound and he had reached his 60 pitch limit. Freshman Drew Winkelmaier then was brought in from the bullpen. Orlando Lorang drew a walk and then Drake Boucher hit a sacrifice fly to tie the game up at 8-8. Zach Paquette then laced the game winning hit to left field that scored Orlando Lorang for the victory. For their performances, Zach Paquette and Austin Atkerson were named the game’s Move Valuable Players.

Jeremey Peterson drove in the winning run in the bottom of the 7th inning to give the Reds a 7-6 victory over the Grays in the 2011 Reno High Fall World Series. The Grays had taken a 3-0 lead in the top of the first rinning when Austin Atkerson drove in 2 runs with a single to left field. The Reds responded however by scoring 2 runs in the bottom of the 1st as Garrett Hampson and Connor Bush both scored after getting a BB and HBP respectively. This same dynamic duo, Hampson and Bush, were also responsible for getting two more runs in the 2nd inning as Hampson singled in Adam Leinen. Bush then drove in Michael Riedeman and Garrett Hampson with a double to deep left field. The Grays then took a 6-5 lead by scoring 3 runs in the top of the 5th inning. This rally started when Grant Kukuk led off the inning with a double. Max Keller drew a 2 out walk which led to a double RBI by sophome Joe Bath. Freshman Orlando Lorang then doubled and gave the Grays a 6-5 lead going into the bottom of the 6th inning. Lorang also turned in the Defensive Play of the Day as he made a diving catch double play late in the game. The Reds then took advantage of a lot of freebies in th 6th an 7th inning as Kurt Hillson (HBP), Connor Bush (BB), and RJ Bush (BB ) all ended up scoring. Game MVP’s were Jeremy Peterson for the Reds and Krant Kukuk for the Grays.

Kevin Wallace scored the go ahead run when Kurt Hillson singled to left field to give the Red team a 6-5 victory over the Gray team. There was a ton on enthusiasm and energy from both teams in a spectacular game 1. The Reds scored 2 runs in the top of the 2nd inning as Kevin Wallace and Jeremy Peterson scored the runs. The Grays came right back to make the score 2-1 when freshman Orlando Lorang drove in Max Keller. Kevin Wallace finished the game with two singles and a walk. He also caught a good game behind the plate as he had 5 successful blocks. For his efforts, Wallace was named one of the game’s Most Valuable Player. With the Reds holding a dominating 5-1 lead going into the bottom of the 6th inning the Grays finally woke up. They took advantage of a wild Red Bullpen when 2 walks scored in the bottom of the 6th inning. Austin Atkerson and Max Keller both had walked and then scored when Drake Boucher and Joe Bath drove them in. Austin Smith enteredmthe game and tried to get the save for the Reds.

However, Jake Clark walked and Grant Kukuk laced a double to set the table to tie up the game. Austin Atkerson hit a deep sacrifice fly to right field scoring Clark. Kukuk then was awarded home plate as Michael Reideman’s throw ended up in the home dugout. The Reds then answered this rally by scoring the run in the top of the 8th inning when Hillson drove in Wallace. Connor Bush then came on to pitch the bottom of the 8th inning and get the save for the Reds. Connor Bush had a productive day at the plate with a perfectly executed hit and run and an RBI double. He also retired all three Gray batters in the 8th to get the save. For his efforts, Connor Bush was also named the Game MVP. Game two is set for Friday at Noon.

In a game where the teams scored a combined 21 runs, the Blue team held on to win the contest 12-9. After 4 innings of play, the Blues had taken a commanding 9-4 lead and seemed to have had an easy victory. However, the Reds came up with 5 consecutive hits to score 5 runs and tie the game. Garrett h Hampson singled, Connor Bush ripped a double down the left field line, and then RJ Bush doubled in his brother to get the rally moving. Kevin Wallace then singled in RJ Bush with a hard line drive to left field. Colton Hampson then hit a deep triple to right field to score Wallace. Freshman Justin Watland then singled in Hampson to tie the game at 9. The blues had their backs against the wall but were able to score three runs in the bottom of the 6th inning. The offensive attack that inning was led by Zach Nyman, Tyler McElroy, and Mitch Warden. Sophomore right-handed pitcher, Brian Ring then shut down the Reds to secure the victory. The win gave the Blue team a 2-1 lead in the 2010 Fall World Series.

Zach Nyman took control of his team in the Fall World Series. After a tough 9-0 loss in game 1, Nyman would not be denied in Game 2. The Blues jumped out with a 4 run inning in the top of the 1st inning off losing pitcher Colton Hampson. Nyman led off with a single, Grant Kukuk reached on an error, and Jeremy Peterson drove a single through the 5-6 hole, driving in a run. The Blue team broke the game open in the top of the 6th inning with a 5 run outburst. The Blues provided some good pitching by starter Grant Kukuk. Also, Max Keller turned in a dominating relief appearance during which he showed a good fastball and a nasty curveball. The Blue Team catcher Mitch Warden was also outstanding behind the plate providing great defense and leadership.

Alex Graybar pitched 5 dominant innings to start the 2010 Reno High Fall World Series. Graybar pitched very effectively as he displayed outstanding command with 5 strikeouts and 0 walks. He threw a total of 53 pitches in the 5 innings of work. R.J. Bush, the developing Brian Wilson type closer, shut the door on the Blues with two shutout innings. The Reds jumped out to a 2 run lead in the top of the 2nd inning with three doubles by Colton Hampson, Graham McMillan, and Nick Pappas. Garrett Hampson went 2 for 4 with 2 doubles and 2 RBI to go along with his outstanding defense. Kevin Wallace also went 2 for 4 with a double, a home run, and 3 RBIs. Zach Nyman went 2 for 3 for the Blue team with two singles. Alex Graybar and Garrett Hampson were named the Game MVP.

The 2009 Reno High Fall World Series started off with a very competitive game which the Reds ended up winning 4-2.  The game was a pitching dual that matched up junior right-handed pitcher Colton Hampson against his brother, Garrett Hampson, a freshman right-handed pitcher.  The brothers battled it out and held both offenses in check.  The Blues jumped out to a 2 run lead in the top of the 3^rd inning when Zach Nyman singled to center field.  Alex Graybar then followed with a single bringing the runners to 1^st and 3^rd.  Scott Borsum then hit a double off the left-field fence to score both runners.  The Reds answered back as they scored two runs off pitcher Brian Ring.  The rally started when Zack Paquette reached base on a Clayton Peterson fielding error.  Williamson then hit a double to score Paquette and driving in his first run of the day.  Williamson tried to stretch it into a triple but was thrown out by a good relay throw from Zach Nyman.  After a Mitch Warden single, freshman catcher Graham McMillian laced a double to deep right field scoring Warden.

The game remained tied at 2 until the bottom of the sixth inning.  Zach Paquette hit a bloop single off eventual losing pitcher, Alex Graybar. Pat Gallagher extended the rally with a double which put runners on 2^nd and 3^rd, with 1 out.  Taylor Williamson then came to the plate and hit a sacrifice fly to centerfield.  Mitch Warden then hit a hard ground ball up the middle to put the Reds up 4-2.  The winning pitcher for the Reds was Troy Hansen.  Graham McMillian also stopped a rally with a back door pick from behind the plate.  Game two is scheduled for Thursday afternoon.

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