Greyhounds Defeat St. Pat in Season Opener

Paris vs. St. Pat

Winning Pitcher:   Alamilla                 Record: 1-0

Losing Pitcher:     McKay                   Record: 0-1

The Paris Greyhounds got off to a winning way as they defeated Maysville St. Patrick by the score of 11 to 3 this past Monday at Cary Barr field in their season opener.  Oscar Alamilla got the win for the Greyhounds as his record is 1-0.  Coach Barr used four pitchers in the game getting each some experience on the mound.  The Greyhounds scored 5 runs in the first inning as Alamilla started off with a double and scored on Justin Moran’s single.  Logan West followed with a single that scored Alamilla, Paris then had 3 straight batters that walked with each scoring in the inning.  The Greyhounds scored 2 more runs in the 2^nd  added one run in the 3^rd inning, one run in the 4^th inning and 2 runs in the 5^th inning with Jamaal Washington hitting a double to drive in 2 runs.  St. Patrick scored 2 runs on no hits off the Greyhounds in the first inning to take the early lead, but the Greyhounds quickly responded with their 4 runs in the first.  Coach Barr was able to play all 19 players in the game, thus getting each player some game experience.  “This was a good way to start the season.  We have a long way to go.  We need to improve with each game.  Our pitching was good today.  We made a few errors in the first inning which allowed them to score.  We cannot give up 4 or 5 outs an inning and win.  Logan West and Daniel Lemons hit the ball real well today.  Robert Cooke did a great job behind the plate,” remarked Coach Barr.