Fort Chiswell…Finally the words, “play ball” were heard by the Fort Chiswell Pioneers. After having two regular season games and a scrimmage all postponed due bad weather, the Pioneers got to play.

Fort Chiswell exploded for six runs in the fourth inning and four more in the bottom of the fifth to slaughter-rule Marion 11-1.

Senior Chance Davis went all five inns surrendering just one hit and one unearned run for the pitching mound victory. He knocked in one, as he had one and drew a walk at the plate. Senior Cody Burkes had two hits and a walk for the Pioneers. He got help from Aaron Crawford and Cy Underwood as both had a couple hits apiece.

Sophomore Justin Porter had two runs batted in to help the Pioneers in the win.

Marion had only one hit, that by Ty Blevins. Blevins single in the top of the fourth stopped the shut out, but it was far from enough for the Hurricanes. Alex Robinson in relief got the credit for the loss as he pitched 3.1 innings.

“I was pleased with some things I saw and not with some,” said Fort Chiswell head coach Derrick Jackson. “I thought Chance (Davis) was very good on the mound and we got some timely hits to back him.”

Fort Chiswell will be back on the diamond Wednesday, March 21, as they travel to Marion. Of course, that will be weather permitting. First pitch of the game is scheduled for 5:00 pm at Marion High School.

R H E LOB

Fort Chiswell 11 12 1 6

Marion 1 1 1 2

Fort Chiswell – WP – Davis

Marion – LP – Robinson