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WGNO Classic: Jays Knock Off Cougars, 2-0, with Strong Pitching, Timely Hits

Posted February 28, 2014 / Last updated March 10, 2014

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Blake Baker slides safely home in the bottom of the sixth inning to put the Jays up, 2-0, over the St. Thomas More Cougars.

Blake Baker slides safely home in the bottom of the sixth inning to put the Jays up, 2-0, over the St. Thomas More Cougars.

The 2014 Blue Jays’ varsity baseball team looked impressive in a 2-0 win over St. Thomas More in the inaugural WGNO Classic. The game was played Thursday evening, Feb. 27 at John Ryan Stadium because the original setting, Segnette Field on the West Bank, was still trying to dry out from heavy rain in the area.

Senior Brandon Sequeira almost went the distance, pitching a three-hitter, striking out eight batters, and shutting out the Cougars. With two outs and a pair of Cougars on first and second in the top of the seventh inning, head baseball coach Joey Latino summoned senior Glynn Hyer to the mound to finish off St. Thomas More. Hyer did not disappoint and got the job done, whiffing the batter for the third out to end the game.

The Jays had four hits, including two from senior second baseman Blake Baker, and one each from junior right-fielder Ben Hess and senior third baseman Spencer Miller.

The Jays are scheduled to play the Franklinton Demons at 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. First pitch is 4 p.m. at Chalmette High School’s Bobby Nuss Field. Jesuit is scheduled to play a double-header on Saturday, March 1 at Wesley Barrow RBI Field, beginning at 9:30 a.m. against West Ouachita. The second game will start approximately at noon against the Ruston Bearcats. Admission to the tournament is $6 for adults, students, and children. Student IDs will not be accepted.

View the Photo Gallery of the Jesuit – St. Thomas More Game

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Baseball vs. St. Thomas More (WGNO Classic), Feb. 27, 2014

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    Blake Baker hits this pitch.
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    Coach Latino tells his team what they did well and where they need to improve.
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    The Blue Jays beat a very good St. Thomas More team from Lafayette in this opening game of the WGNO Classic. The Jays would play three additional games in the tournament.
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    With two out and Cougars on first and second base in the top of the seventh inning, Jesuit's Glynn Hyer is brought in to end the game, which he does so by striking out the batter. The Jays empty the dugout to congratulate him.
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    The Blue Jay dugout
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    Trent Forshag attempts to bunt but it's a foul.
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    Blake Baker slides safely home in the bottom of the sixth inning to put the Jays up, 2-0.
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    Spencer Miller attempts a bunt but it's foul.
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    Ben Hess is safe at first.
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    Blake Baker beats the throw from the catcher and is safely back at first base.
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    Blake Baker had two hits against the Cougars.
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    Relief pitcher Glynn Hyer came in to get the last out for the Jays. He did his job by strking out the batter and ending the game.
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    Catcher Trent Forshag and pitcher Brandon Sequeira by some time for relief pitcher Glynn Hyer to finish warming up.
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    Matthew Cedro is tagged out trying to steal second base.
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    Coach Joey Latino always runs to his third base position when the Jays are batting.
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    Senior Brandon Sequeira pitched a strong game, striking out eight batters and allowing only three hits.
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    Harrison Daste (26) is welcomed back to the dugout after scoring the Jays' first run in the bottom of the third inning. .
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    Pinch runner Harrison Daste dives safely back to first base.
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    Coach Joey Latino gives the signs to catcher Trent Forshag.
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    Nick Ray, a six-foot one freshman, played center field.