Bloomfield, Missouri - The Bloomfield Wildcats Varsity Baseball team finally were able to get their season underway this past Thursday with a huge win over Saxony Lutheran by a score of 13-0.  Head Coach Jason Karnes was pleased to finally get past the recent cold, wet weather to get the 2013 Spring season started.  Bloomfield's home opener against Greenville was cancelled on March 18th.

The Wildcats performed well overall as they traveled to Jackson.  Pitching is always a key to a successful season and the Bloomfield pitching staff was able to record ten strikeouts and only allowing three hits on the afternoon.  Both Tim Fox and Travis Phillips were strong from the mound holding Saxony to .158 average and only two hits for the day.

As the game unfolded in the first inning, it appeared that it was going to be quite a contest between the two teams.  With their first at-bat, Bloomfield was three up and three down.  The Wildcats were unable to find a hole in the Saxony Lutheran fielders. 

In hopes of taking advantage of a good defensive inning, Saxony came out red hot.  With runners on first and third base, a critical strike out by Tim Fox closed out the inning 0 to 0.

Bloomfield was able to take advantage of walks to put two runs on the scoreboard in the second inning.  A Kyle Causey double in the third gave the Wildcats a chance to to open up their lead, but was cut short leaving two stranded on base. 

The Wildcats continued to play good defense and held Saxony scoreless going into the fourth inning.  That is when they broke out at the plate pounding the Knight's pitchers, scoring 5 runs in both the fourth and fifth innings. 

Kyle Causey delivered at the plate going 2 for 2 on the day posting a single and a double, while scoring 4 runs.  Noah Vandiver was 3 for 4 with two doubles, Tim Fox was 2 for 3 with a double and Travis Phillips went .500 on the day (2-4) with one double.

Weather permitting, the Wildcats will be in action against Kelly High School on Saturday, April 6th at Bloomfield High school.  Wildcat fans are encouraged to come out to support the varsity baseball team.

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