Broncos slam Follett, 19-4

The District Champion Broncos took on Follett last week in a regular season game that had no bearing on the District standings or the playoff race. It was, however, a great hitting game for the Broncos as they won 19-4.

“It was our best hitting game of the year pounding out 19 hits against a decent Follett team,” coach Brad Elam said. 

Offensively, the Broncos flexed their muscles in the rout.  Bradley Watson and Brayden Phillips combined for seven hits, six runs, and 10 RBI, according to Elam. 

“Watson opened the game with a double and Phillips added his fourth homerun of the year,” Elam said.  “Johnny Gaines had a couple of hits and Troy Chambless drove in three runs.” Cole Ward added to the scoring frenzy with four runs scored and Dusty Rice had two hits, three runs scored and four RBI.  Caleb Mitchell was able to slam two hits and score three runs. 

“The bottom of the lineup delivered seven hits and 10 runs,” Elam said.  “Defensively, we didn’t fare so well making six errors.” 
Phillips (four innings) and Watson got the call from the mound and together threw a four-hitter.  They struck out six batters and did not walk any players.  “Both (guys) pitched extremely well,” Elam added. The Broncos will take on Nazareth in one game on Wednesday, May 11, at 6:00 p.m. on the West Texas A&M campus.