The Varsity Pirate baseball team has qualified for District playoffs by clinching at least 3rd place in the 1A Nisqually League. Monday's (4/30) 4 to 1 victory over Orting leaves the team one game behind the second place Cardinals. Vashon has one game remaining while Orting still needs to play two. If the two teams were to tie, a coin flip would determine second and third place. District playoff dates and locations have yet to be announced. Prior to the game, Orting had won a coin flip against Chimacum and would have won first place if the two teams had been tied at season's end. However, Justin Calhoun and his Pirate teammates soon made the coin flip a mute point with their victory. Calhoun pitched an amazing game as he completely dominated the opposing hitters. It was a masterful display. Of the 21 outs recorded by Calhoun, 17 were strikeouts. He had the Orting players baffled and dumbfounded and at game's end they strolled to their bus in stunned silence. Scattered amongst his 17 Ks, the Cardinals did manage five hits and a run against Calhoun. In addition to his arm, Calhoun contributed with the bat as well, going 2 for 3 with a couple of RBIs. However, the big hitter on the day was Max Bean, who went 3 for 4 including a double and his team leading second HR of the season. Ben Hanusa, Byron Starkey, Chris Pieterick, and Tom Schumaker all added singles to the Pirate cause. This was the final home game of the season thus marking the last time our Seniors will play on the VHS field in front of a home crowd. We salute our four Seniors Eric Anderson, Ben Hanusa, Lester Gannaw, and Max Bean for all of their dedication and contributions over the past four years. Final regular season game is on 5/2 at Charles Wright Academy in Tacoma.
