WINCHESTER — James Wood forced the mercy rule for the second time this season against Sherando, rolling to a 10-0 Class 4 Northwestern District baseball triumph in five innings at R. Charles Hott Field on Thursday.
Nick Bell tossed a one-hitter, with no walks and six strikeouts for the Colonels (7-2 overall, 6-1 district), who took control with five runs in the first inning and four more in the third against the Warriors (5-5, 4-4).
Leaders: James Wood: Luke Gross 2 hits, 3 RBIs; Aden Payne 2 hits (double), 2 runs, 2 RBIs; Brody Bower 2 hits, 2 runs; Jacob Roy double, 2 RBIs; Colin McGuire 2 runs. Sherando: Mason See hit.