Zack Gelof strikes out 10 in win over Seaford

The Cape baseball team plays a game of 4 Aces every time they take to the diamond. There are the three in the Vikings’ rotation, featuring Zack Gelof, Austin Elliott and David Erickson, then there’s the ace from the other team.

“Teams save their ace for us, no question about it,” said coach Ben Evick after Cape defeated Seaford 11-1 in six innings. “Seaford came in here with the same record as us, and last year they beat us over there. We have run out of wiggle room. We’ve only got six games left in the regular season.”

Gelof was focused and had his nasty stuff going against Seaford. Over the first four innings, it was 12 up and 12 down.

“Zack’s curveball is hard to catch, and when he’s on, hitters have a hard time getting the bat on the ball,” said catcher Richard Carey.

Gelof gave up a hit to start the fifth inning and ended up with a complete game for six innings, allowing two hits with 10 strikeouts.

Gelof, a leadoff hitter, was on base twice in the first three innings with a walk and a hit. He had two stolen bases and two runs scored. Aces are athletes in high school baseball; they play all facets of the game until it’s over.

Zack Savage was 2-for-3 with three RBIs, and he also scored a run on a hit by his brother Parker.

“Sure, it’s fun playing with your brother,” Zack said. “It’s like I can sense when he’s locked in and looking for his pitch.”

Cape improved to 7-5 with the win and was set to host 8-4 Sussex Tech Thursday, May 4, at Chris Short Field.

The Vikings will likely see Brady Parks of the Ravens, while the Vikings will throw Austin Elliott or David Erickson.