Rheams hero of game one, gets winning triple in bottom of 6th

May 1, 2013

Clute, TX- Brazoswood and Elkins got into a defensive showdown before a rowdy capacity home audience at Wilson Field. The Bucs didn't know what to expect coming into this game in the 2013 playoffs, with Joey Pulido on the hill for the home team. For those that didn't get there early, there was little room to be had, and the Elkins side quickly filled up with Bwood fans. Other teams were on hand scouting as well, including the Manvel Mavericks. Well, not to disappoint, but this game was a drawn out affair with flashes of brilliance from the Bucs- including some beautiful defensive plays in the outfield. Elkins started #29 Lath Gage and Bwood had Pulido and the two became involved in a pitching duel until the 6th inning. Evan Hundl got a base hit, Trent Rousseau got the first out on a failed bunt, bringing up Alec Rublacaba who got a single. Hundl was thrown out at second, and Anthony Dahl hit a chopper to third which was way overthrown. Big Zach Rheams came up to bat next, and blasted a shot past the Elkins second baseman which continued into right field. The triple proved to be the game winner scoring Rublacaba and Dahl in front of a raucous Mitch Mardis-led home crowd!! Bucs went up 2-0. Pulido put the game away with two fly outs by EHS and a Reed strikeout. Pulido went the distance, getting 9 K's on the night. The series continues Friday night at 7 PM at Elkins High School. Get there early- seating is limited.