2009 JV season recap

4-4-09
Game 1
Bedford 1 Clay 13
The Mules struggled defensively collecting double digit errors in the field allowing the Clay Eagles to score 11 unearned runs. At the plate Mike Miller went 3-3 with a double and Aaron Mills had a double and an RBI.
Game 2
Bedford 12 Clay 10
The Mules jumped out to an early lead behind a Mike Miller lead off homerun and followed by scoring 4 more runs in the first for a 5-0 lead, but the Eagles battled their way back tieing the game at 5 all in the 3rd inning. Bedford was able to take the lead again in the bottom of the 3rd with a sac fly by Matt Walling, but again Clay fought back and took a 9-8 after 5 innings of play. Trailing 10-8 giong into the bottom of the 6th, the Mules were able to capitalize on walks with singles by Troy Przyblek and Aaron Mills giving them enough for a victory of 12-8. Mike Miller went 2-4, and Troy Przyblek 2-2, while Matt Walling, Nate Crooks, and Justin Rea added a hit a piece. Jake Glenn picked up his first win of the season on the hill closing out the game behind Matt Walling.

4-8-09
Bedford 14 Ida 4
The Kicking Mules scored all 14 runs in the final 4 innings of play to help Nate Crooks earn his first win of the season on the hill. Leading the charge at the plate were Matt Walling going 2-4 with an RBI double and Troy Przyblek going 3-3 with 2 RBI. As a team the Mules compiled 13 hits. Robert Jakubowski closed out the game pitching the final two innings without surrending a run.

4-18
Game 1
Bedford 7 Tecumseh 8
The Mules were leading 6-3 after 4 innings of play, but were unable to hold onto that lead. A late charge in the bottom of the 7th came up short leading to a 8-7 loss. Robert Jakubowski suffered his first loss of the season on the hill. Leaders at the plate for the Mules were Mike Miller and Mike Blake each with 2 hits a piece.
Game 2
Bedford 19 Tecumseh 9
The Mules were able to turn the momentum around in the 2nd game compiling 14 hits as a team helping Justin Rea to his first win of the season on the hill. Rea pitched 3 2/3 innings allowing only 5 hits with 2 strikeouts. On the offensive end, Matt Walling was 4-4 with an RBI and a double. Mike Miller, Troy Przyblek, and Trent Szkutnik each added 2 hits a piece with 2, 2, and 3 RBI's respectively.

4-23-09
Bedford 15 Adrian 0
Matt Walling threw 4 scoreless innings allowing only 3 hits and ringing up 5 Adrian Maples to earn his second win of the season on the hill. The Mules struck early in the first scoring 7 and never looking back. Leading the offensive attack was Zach Mayo, Matt Walling, Nate Crooks, and Aaron Mills each with 2 hits a piece. Justin Rea, Mike Blake, and Troy Przyblek each added a hit.
Bedford 9 Adrian 5
Mules again struck early scoring 3 in the first inning to help Aaron Mills get his first victory of the season on the mound. The bats stayed alive as the team compiled 9 hits. Offensive leaders were Mike Blake going 2-3 with 2 RBI and a triple. Trent Szkutnik went 2-3 at the plate adding 4 RBI while Evan Splan went 2-2 on the day. Matt Walling and Robert Jakubowski each added a hit a piece.

4-27-09
Bedford 13 A.A. Huron 2
Trailing 2-1 after 2 innings of play the Mules ignited the ofense scoring 6 runs in the top of the 3rd and never looking back to give Nate Crooks his 2nd win of the season on the hill in a 13-2 victory. Leaders at the plate were Mike Miller going 3-3, and Matt Walling going 2-2. The Mules compiles 6 stolen bases in the game.

Bedford 10 A.A. Huron 5
A long first inning led the River Rats to be on top 5-4, but the Mules again countered holding them scoreless the rest of the game behind the relief pitching of Robert Jakubowski, to seal a 10-5 victory. Jakubowski pitched 4 1/3 innings allowing only 3 hits in relief. Helping manufacture the runs were Matt Walling going 3-3, Trent Szkutnik going 2-2, Mike Blake going 2-2, and Troy Przyblek and Aaron Mills each adding a double.

5-1-09
Bedford AA Pioneer
Bedford AA Pioneer

5-4-09
Bedford 5 Tecumseh 0
With outstanding defense and a gem of a pitching performance by Matt Walling the Mules were able to capatilize and score 5 runs for the victory. Walling pitched a complete game 4 hitter, with 5 K's to earn the win. Mike Miller had a base hit RBI to get the Mules on the board and Aaron Mills added 2 hits to spark the offense during this pitchers dual.
Bedford 7 Tecumseh 2
Jake Glenn earned the win on the hill surrendering only 2 runs while allowing only 3 hits and compiling 3 strikeouts. The Mules go the bats going in the 3 inning scoring 5 runs behind Matt Walling going 3-3 with a double, and Trent Szkutnik going 2-2. A solid defensive effort helped the mules earn their 11th win of the season.

5-11-09
Bedford 11 Dexter 8
Matt Walling pitched an impressive 5 innings of ball allowing only 3 hits and one earned run, but the Mules were not able to hold on for the win at that point. A Troy Przyblek double scoring the go ahead run in the top of the 8th inning sparked the 11-8 win for the Mules. Przyblek finished the game 4-4 with 2 doubles, 5 RBI, and a stolen base. Justin Rea picked up the win on the hill pitching 3 innings allowing only 1 run and 3 hits along with 2 strikeouts.
Bedford 7 Dexter 2
The Mules compiled 11 hits as a team, while Robert Jakubowski pitched 5 and 1/3 innings allowing only 4 hits to help Bedford earn their 13th win of the season. Contributing at the plate for the Mules were Zach Mayo going 2-3 with a triple and 2 RBI, Aaron Mills going 2-2 with 2 RBI, Troy Przyblek going 2-2, and Justin Rea going 2-2.

5-14-09
Bedford 20 Chelsea 1
Nate Crooks took control on the mound pitching a complete game, allowing only 4 hits and striking out 10, to allow the Mules cruise to a 11-1 victory. Bedfords offense was led by Jordan Pakulski, Aaron Mills, and Jake Glenn each with a double. Zach Mayo added 2 RBI's on the day with a bases loaded single.
Bedford 12 Chelsea 1
Jake Glenn earned another victory on the hill pitching a complete game 2 hit shutout, while striking out 7. Leading the charge on offense was Aaron Mills and Mike Blake each with 2 hits, a triple and 2 RBI. Justin Rea also went 2-3 with an RBI and Jordan Pakulski added a double. Ardian Selmani addded a single and an RBI.

5-16-09
SEC RED JV Tournament @ Bedford
Bedford 1 A.A. Huron 0
A Troy Przyblek single that knocked in Aaron Mills in the first inning was all the Mules needed to come out on top in this pitchers dual. The Mules defense played very well behind the pitching of Aaron Mills who threw a complete game shutout, surrendering only 3 hits and fanning 9. Matt Walling went 2-3 and Robert Jakubowski and Justin Rea each added a hit a piece.
Bedford 4 A.A. Pioneer 6
After giving up 3 runs in the first inning the Mules battled back to make it a one run game in the 5th, but could never get over the hump, and suffered their 3rd loss of the year. Troy Przyblek, Trent Szkutnik, Robert Jakubowski, Mike Miller, and Zach Miller each added a hit a piece in a game where the Mules struggled to get the bats going.

5-18-09
Bedford 6 Saline 3
Trent Szkutnik pitched a complete game gem striking out 11 Hornets and allowing only 3 hits. He had great defense to help him and on the offensive end Justin Rea was able to get things going for the Mules with a 2-3 performance and an RBI. Hits were also added by Troy Przyblek, Aaron Mills, Mike Blake, Trent Szkutnik, and Zach Mayo.
Bedford 3 Saline 6
Saline capitalized on Bedford's errors in the first inning and never looked back. Matt Walling suffered the loss on the hill while Trent Szkutnik continued his performance going 3-3 at the plate with a double and an RBI.

5-21-09
Bedford 5 Lincoln 6
After 5 innings of play the Mules led 5-4, but a late inning comeback in the 7th and 8th innings allowed Lincoln to come out victorious. Aaron Mills pitched 5 strong innings allowing only 4 runs. Jake Glenn suffered the loss on a 2 out single to score the winning run. Trent Szkutnik went 2-4 with 2 doubles and 2 RBI.
Bedford 6 Lincoln 5
The Mules started strong behind the pitching of Robert Jakubowski and took an early 5-1 lead after three innings of play. The railsplitters never gave up though and had men on 2nd and 3rd with one out in the bottom of the seventh trailing by one when Trent Szkutnik came in to strike out the side and allowed the Mules to earn their 18th win of the season. Robert Jakubowski was credited with the win, Nate Crooks pitched solid in relief, and Szkutnik got the save on the night. At the plate, Matt Walling went 3-4 with a double, Aaron Mills 2-3 with a double, Troy Przyblek had a double and 2 RBI, and Evan Splan had an RBI double.

5-26-09
Bedford 4 AA Pioneer 3
Scoring 2 runs in the 2nd and 4th innings was all the Mules needed behind the pitching of Matt Walling to earn a Game 1 victory. Walling threw an impressive complete game allowing only 4 hits. The Mules had contributions on offense from Mike Miller with a single and an RBI, and a 2-3 perfromance by Robert Jakubowski. Zach Mayo contributed a double.
Bedford 9 AA Pioneer 13
In the season finale the Mules jumped out to an early 5-0 lead but couldn't hang on as Pioneer kept battling back and getting clutch hits when they needed them. Robert Jakubowski accepted the loss in relief of a strong performance by Nate Crooks. Aaron Mills went 2-2 with an RBI, Zach Mayo 2-3 with 3 runs scored, Matt Walling 2-3 with 3 RBI, and Mike Blake with 3-4 with an RBI and a run scored. The Mules finished the season with a strong record of 19-6. Congrats on a great season Bedford JV Baseball.