Heyman Homers Three Times, Hensley Tosses No-No as Patriots Roll 11-0
Last night the visiting Oviedo Lions took on Lake Brantley Patriots in a regional quarterfinal matchup that was dominated by the Patriots on both ends of the plate, resulting in an 11-0 shutout mercy rule win. The home team put on a show offensively with 2022 C Luke Heyman as the headliner. The Gators commit went 3-3 at the plate with 3 home runs and SEVEN RBI added as well. 2021 RHP Connor Hensley was untouchable on the mound and earned the win as he finished the day with 10 K’s on 0 hits surrendered in just five innings pitched, registering a No-Hitter. Notable performances at the plate also came from 2021 OF Matthew Delay and 2022 INF Connor Fosnow.
Luke Heyman got the Patriots off to a great start with a solo shot hit to dead center field in the first inning. 2024 C Michael Kalinich followed up quickly in the next inning with an RBI sac fly, bringing in another run to make the score 2-0.
The offensive surge was not stopping there as Heyman hit a 3-run opposite field shot, followed by 2022 INF Connor Fosnow adding a 2 run homer into RF making the score 7-0 entering the fourth inning. Luke Heyman then capped his monster night in the bottom of the fourth with another three run home run. 2022 OF/INF Evan Griffis closed out the inning with an RBI double to make the score 11-0. 2021 RHP Connor Hensley was dominant on the mound finishing his 5 inning outing with 10 K’s on 0 hits surrendered in the mercy rule win.
With the win the Lake Brantley Patriots will move on to the FHSAA 7A Region 1 Semifinals.
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2022 C Luke Heyman (Lake Brantley HS, FL)
The Florida commit had a night to remember as he finished at the plate going 3-3 with all of his hits being home runs and 7 RBI. Strong lower body, uses it to drive the ball with intent. Heyman’s power was on full display as he homered to right-field, left-field, and dead center. Heyman is a top bat in his class nationally and can really make an impact on the lineup.
2021 RHP Connor Hensley (Lake Brantley HS, FL)
The St. Johns River State College commit had a dominant outing, finishing with 10 K’s and zero hits surrendered and earned the win in just 5 innings pitched. Hensley’s fastball sat 86-89 mph and he showed good feel with a 76-78 mph changeup that created plenty of swings and misses. Attacked the opposing lineup and really started to get in a groove in the later innings.
2022 3B/MIF Connor Fosnow (Lake Brantley HS, FL)
Uncommitted. Currently stands at 6-foot-2, 210 pounds on a physical frame. An aggressive hitter who looks to jump on the fastball and tag it. Finished his night contributing a run and 2 RBIs along with a 2 run home run into left field in one of his at-bats. A strong follow as we enter the summer.
2022 OF/INF Evan Griffis (Lake Brantley HS, FL)
Uncommitted. Griffis finished at the plate going 3-3 with an RBI and run scored.Has a great feel for finding the barrel of the bat consistently. In the bottom of the fourth he laced a ball into right field for an RBI Double.
