The BannerSaints Open the Season Scorching Hot
Photos: Alex Lemery
By: Alex Lemery
Averett University Cougars vs. Marymount University Saints, Saturday February 26, 2022, Danville, Virginia.
Marymount University Saints finish up their opening week of baseball games against the hosting Averett University Cougars, Saturday, February 26, 2022. The Cougars play at Owen-Fulton Field in Danville, Virginia
Third-baseman Jimmy Baker gets ready before the pitch.
Starting third-baseman Jimmy Baker prepares to field the ball as the pitch is delivered. This is his 5th game starting at the “hot corner” for the Saints.
The lineup stands at attention for the playing of the National Anthem.
As the National Anthem plays over Owen-Fulton Field, the Saints and Cougars stand at attention and respect the men and women that protect and serve the country.
Shortstop, number 2, runs up the middle to make the tough play.
The Saint’s starting shortstop makes a running, off-balance throw to get the Cougar’s batter out at first base.
Starting Pitcher Kyle Lewis steadies himself before the pitch.
As the starting pitcher for the Saint’s in Game 2 of the double header, Kyle Lewis takes a deep breath to calm himself. He finished this game as the winning pitcher; it was his first win of the young season.
Starting Pitcher Kenny Sysyn pumps up one of his teammates.
As the Starting Pitcher for the Saint’s in Game 1 of the double header, Kenny Sysyn acknowledges his teammate that has just made a spectacular play.
Freshman Nick Krooner is all smiles before his first career at-bat.
Saint’s freshman outfielder, Nick Krooner, looks towards his dugout to hear his teammates congratulate him as he steps up to the plate for the first at-bat of his career. He went on to hit a ground ball during this at-bat and was thrown out at first base.
Catcher Ryan Maylie watches a ball go foul.
Senior Catcher Ryan Maylie watches a ball fly over his head. The batter hit a foul ball behind everyone, and Maylie hopped up to see if he had a chance to make a play on the ball.
First Baseman Bryce Smith gets his timing before his at-bat.
As Bryce Smith prepares for his first at-bat of the season, he practices getting his pitch timing to help his chances at the plate. The senior first baseman smacked a single past the shortstop to record his first hit this season.
The Marymount Saints Baseball Team finishes opening week with 5 wins and 0 losses.
The 2022 Marymount Baseball team outreached all 5 of their opponents as they swept their opening week to start the season 5-0. Their next game is on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy, against the Randolph-Macon Yellowjackets. First pitch is scheduled for 1 pm.
