Jesuit High School of New Orleans

Baseball Jays Sweep Rummel Raiders in District Play with an 8-4 Second Round Win

Posted March 30, 2013 / Last updated July 31, 2013

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Senior Mitch Alexander (1) launches this Raider pitch into the outfield for a hit. In the second round of district play, Jesuit defeated Rummel, 8-4, to sweep the Raiders.

Senior Mitch Alexander (1) launches this Raider pitch into the outfield for a hit. In the second round of district play, Jesuit defeated Rummel, 8-4, to sweep the Raiders.

And the District Action Keeps Rolling On: Jesuit Meets Grace King Tuesday Night at Bonnabel

This district win did not come easy; but the Blue Jays remained focused through the challenges and put together an 8-4 team win over a gritty Rummel Raiders squad on Saturday, March 30 at Kirsch-Rooney Stadium. Although senior pitcher Andrew Mitchell (25) got the start against the Raiders, sophomore hurler Jack Burk (11) earned the win and improved his record to 4-0 for the season.

Jesuit returns to district action on Tuesday when they travel to Bonnabel High School to play the Irish of Grace King High School. First pitch is 7 p.m.

Nola.com Recap of the Jesuit vs. Rummel Game 

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Baseball vs. Rummel, March 30, 2013

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    He Pitches and Plays Defense... Sophomore Jack Burk (11) helps out the cause by fielding this infield hit and throwing a strike to senior first baseman Dylan Weston (27) for an out.
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    Jesuit head baseball coach Joey Latino meets with the team after the win.
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    In the Glove...Junior left fielder Nathan Zimmer (13) makes this nice catch.
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    Senior Mitch Alexander (1) makes solid contact with the ball to get on base and score runs for the Jays late in the game.
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    Junior Blake Baker (7) jumps back to first base.
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    Sophomore pitcher Jack Burk (11) makes another defensive play, throwing a strike to senior Dylan Weston (27) for an out.
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    ...senior Dylan Weston (27) for the Raider out.
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    Senior shortstop Michael Cusimano (3) fields this infield hit and makes the throw to....
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    Sophomore Trent Forshag (33) puts the Raider pitch into play.
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    It’s Mine! Senior first baseman Dylan Weston (27) calls off junior third baseman Brandon Sequeria (10) to make this catch for an out.
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    Got It! Sophomore right fielder Ben Hess (12) takes care of this pop fly for an out.
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    Senior Mitch Alexander (1) beats the throw and takes third base.
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    Get Down! Senior Mason Koppens (2) scores for the Jays on this play.
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    Sophomore pitcher Jack Burk (11) enters the game and will eventually earn the win to go 4-0 for the season.
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    Checking Out His Work...Junior Nathan Zimmer (13) watches his bunt hang up in the air.
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    Senior pitcher Andrew Mitchell (25) makes the quick throw to senior first baseman Dylan Weston (27).
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    Here He Goes Again... Senior Mitch Alexander (1) safely arrives at third base before the tag.
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    Sophomore Ben Hess (12) squares his bat to bunt this Raider pitch.
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    Senior center fielder Mitch Alexander (1) prepares to take in this fly ball for an out.
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    Great Play! Junior left fielder Nathan Zimmer (13) hustles into foul territory and makes a great catch for an out.
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    Senior shortstop Michael Cusimano (3) prepares to glove this infield fly for an out.
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    Senior pitcher Andrew Mitchell (25) gets the start for Jesuit against Rummel.