Houston County Shuts Out Veterans 8-0
The Houston County Bears shut out The Veterans High School Warhawks Wednesday afternoon behind a dominant performance by 2021 RHP Brodie Chestnutt and the Bear’s pitching staff. Chestnutt got the start and tossed four shutout innings allowing only one hit while he tallied six strikeouts. Offensively, 2020 SS Jacob Profit scored the lone run for The Bears in the first inning, and barreled a 2 RBI double in the second inning to make the score 3-0.
2021 RHP Coleman Willis took over in the 5th inning with continued dominance allowing no hits and getting three punchouts through two innings of work. The Bears offense slowed down in the middle innings before exploding for five more runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to give them a comfortable 8-0 lead over the Warhawks. 2021 MIF/RHP Trent Ringer came into close for HoCo, and got three quick outs to end the game.
With the win, Houston County improves their record to 5-2 on the year while Veterans falls to 2-3.
STANDOUTS
2021 RHP Brodie Chestnutt (Houston County High School, GA)
The FSU commit earned the win on Wednesday night, allowing only one hit in four innings while tallying six strikeouts. The 6 foot 4, 225 lb. Chestnutt pounded the strike zone all night long with his fastball, and kept hitters off balance with a tight breaking ball.
2020 INF Jacob Profit (Houston County High School, GA)
The Reinhardt signee was the spark for the Bears offense in the early innings on Wednesday. Profit drew a leadoff walk in the first inning, and stole second before he eventually crossed the plate. In the second inning Profit came through with a two RBI double to increase Houston County’s lead. Profit had two stolen bases, and puts constant pressure on the defense with his plus speed.
2023 1B Andrew Dunford (Houston County High School, GA)
The uncommitted freshman was very productive at the plate against Veterans HS. The 6 foot 6 Dunford went 3-4 Wednesday night, and scored two runs for the Bears. Has a good feel for the strike zone.
2021 RHP Coleman Willis (Houston County High School, GA)
The UGA commit came in to pitch in relief for the Bears tossing two hitless innings while striking out three of the six batters he faced. Willis attacked hitters with his fastball throughout the count showing great command.
