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Cape baseball beats Salesianum 2-1 behind David Erickson pitching gem

Sophomore David Erickson slams a double to drive in a run in the 2-1 victory over Sallies. BY DAN COOK
Dave Frederick
May 25, 2016
Pitcher David Erickson, center, is the first to meet and congratulate second baseman Gordon Boslet after his terrific play from second. BY DAN COOK
Zack Gelof tags out a Sallies base runner after a Richard Carey pick-off throw. BY DAN COOK
Cape first baseman Connor Thompson gets a pick-off attempt from pitcher David Erickson. BY DAN COOK
Cape sophomore pitcher David Erickson delivers to the plate in the 2-1 win over the Sals. BY DAN COOK
Senior second baseman Gordon Boslet snags a grounder and throws out a Sallies batter. BY DAN COOK
Cape designated hitter Will Jarrell drives a fly ball. BY DAN COOK
Cape catcher Richard Carey checks on the umpire after a foul ball. BY DAN COOK
Parker Savage gets a jump while pinch running. BY DAN COOK
Not the Brooklyn Shuffle, but Cape center fielder Austin Elliott getting hit by a pitch. BY DAN COOK

The Cape baseball team delivered the goods May 24 in the opening round of the DIAA state tournament, beating visiting Salesianum 2-1.

Sophomore pitcher David Erickson went the distance, striking out seven while delivering the first run of the ballgame in the bottom of the fourth inning with an RBI double. Erickson was chased home on a hit down the line by his catcher Richard Carey, giving Cape a 2-0 advantage.

Sallies picked up a run in the top of the sixth, but Erickson shut it down for the win.

“I was glad coach Evick showed confidence in me to start this game, and I was never nervous, not for a second. I live for moments like this,” said Erickson.

Nick Robino threw a complete game for Sallies while recording eight strikeouts.

Cape moved to the quarterfinals Thursday, May 26, and was to face St. Mark’s at Frawley Stadium at 4 p.m.

 

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