Yocom Leads Orange to Game 3 Victory

Quinton Yocom pitched a complete game three-hitter to give the Big Orange a 2-1 lead in the Blue and Orange Fall World Series.  Game 4 is scheduled for 6:00pm at Jefferson County HS tomorrow.

Yocom dominated the whole game, striking out six and walking only one batter.  The only threat from the Blue Chips came in the 5th inning.  With two outs, Joe Tipton walked and Gooch Greer followed with a single into left field.  With runners on first and second, Yocom struck out Bo Ausmus to end the threat.

The Big Orange would score two runs in the first inning of Blue Chips starter Dustin Dunagan.  Peter Rajkovich was hit by a pitch, Evan Kirkpatrick followed with a single.  Philip Duncan drove home one run with a sacrifice fly and Kevin Franchetti drove home the second run with a single up the middle.  Jackson Reid drove home a run with a sacrifice fly in the third inning.  The Big Orange scored three more runs in the 7th to extend the lead to 6-0 and more importantly a 16-7 lead in total runs scored.

Dustin Dunagan was effective after the first inning for the Blue Chips going 6 innings and striking out 6 batters and not allowing a walk.  Zach Long had two of the three hits for the Blue Chips.

Game 4 starters-Blue Chips-Ryan Fillers/Big Orange- Daniel Sharp

Blue Chips Leaders- Zach Long-2-3/double; Dustin Dunagan-6 innings/6K's/0 BB

Orange Leaders- Quinton Yocom-CG/3 hits/0 ER; Peter Rajkovich- 2-3/2 runs scored; Evan Kirkpatrick-2-4/2 RBI's/ 2 runs scored/Philip Duncan- 1-2/2 RBI's

Big Orange Starter Quinton Yocom-"I really focused and determined from our game yesterday.  I know I had to pitch well to get us a lead in the series.  Give a lot of my success to my defense for making plays behind me"

Blue Chips Manager Mason Guymon-"Hats off to them.  We have to find a way to compete.  Time to see how much heart we have"

Big Orange Manager Robby Thigpen- "What a response from our guys after yesterday's loss.  We got ahead early and Yocom was in complete control from pitch one.  Best performance by anyone in the fall so far.  Need to clinch tomorrow"