Bernie, Missouri – With play-offs well underway and history being made, it’s the time of year where the real contenders shine! The Bernie Mules are the real deal when it comes to fighting their way back for a win!
The Mules scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to tie thing 4-4 and then scored the winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning to secure a 5-4 sectional victory over East Carter County.
“I always tell the kids, ‘it’s not over yet, we are going to go down as hard as we can fight,” commented Bernie head baseball coach Darrin Shipman. “The kids just gutted it out! There were some gutsy at-bats by everyone. It’s just so great they pulled it out against an awfully good pitcher.”
Devin Trammell’s bases-loaded hit tied things up and kept the Mules fighting for another chance.
“I was not going down without fighting,” Trammel said. “I knew I was going to put the ball in play.”
East Carter County Redbirds had their chance at the plate, but were unable to collect any runs in their final attempt at bat.
Jayce Burk stepped to the plate for Bernie with bases loaded and only one out hit a bouncer to right field scoring pinch runner Corbin Brown for the win.
“I was just trying to get a pitch I could handle after they intentionally walked Guzman,” stated Burk. “He gave me one and I did the job. We just wanted to get the job done and make history.”
History was made. This was the first time the Mules have won a sectional game since 1962 when they defeated Cape Central.
In the other sectional game Valle Catholic defeated Greenville 8-0 in their Class 2 sectional on Monday. Valle Catholic will now host Bernie on Wednesday, at 27th at 4:30 p.m.
Coach Shipman said Trammell is the probable starting pitcher against state ranked Valle Catholic.
“I want to be on the mound,” stated Trammell. “I told coach that also. I couldn’t get it done today pitching, but want another chance when it counts.”
Trammell pitched the first inning, but got hammered by a ball in the hip in the top of the first. Coach Shipman removed him from pitching, but elected to keep him in the game.
“It hit me right on the bone of my hip,” Trammell said. “He threw it hard to third because the runner was advancing and drilled me good. I was looking the other way, but was in his way.”
“I walked over to him,” stated Coach Shipman. “He said his hip was really hurting. He was hit right on the bone and if he said it really hurt, it hurt. He would usually never want to come out of a game, but he was hurting. I asked Brock if he was ready and he said yes. You cannot say enough about what Brock Beacham did today. He was amazing.”
Beacham allowed only one run on four hits in seven innings. “I knew I was going to come in if Devin got in trouble,” Beacham said. “After that throw caught him I was like well crap I am about to come in. I am just happy I threw well and we came back.”
Final Score Bernie 5, East Carter County 4
East Carter 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 1 - 4 7 0
Bernie 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 1 - 5 8 5
WP – Brock Beacham. LP – Trever Lewis. HR – Devin Trammell (B), Owen Foster (B)B. 2B – Trammell (B)B, Lane Crowley (EC), Lewis (EC). Multiple hits – Bernie: Trammell 4-4, East Carter: Crowley 2-3.
The ShowMe Times will cover the game at Ste. Genevieve. For an Itinerary for the Quarterfinal Game click HERE.
Ste. Genevieve, Missouri - Here is the information received about the location, directions, parking restrooms, and admission fees.
Two Options: Get off at Exit 143, take a right off the exit ramp and an immediate left on Route M. This road will lead you to town, but it is a bit curvy and hilly. The field will be on the left as you begin to enter town behind the football field.
Other option: Take Exit 150, and take a right off the ramp onto Hwy 32. Take 32 into town until you come to the first stop light and hang a right. You will pass McDonalds on your right and come to another stop light, take a right. The field will be about a quarter mile down the road. The road you take veers or forks off to the right.
Parking: There is a large paved lot above the baseball field where most will park. There is limited parking down in the gravel lot closer to the field.
Restrooms: The restrooms of the football fieldhouse/locker room will be open. They are big, but they are about 100 yards away from the field. There will also be Johnny-on-the-spots above the left field line to use (usually for the gentlemen and usually for the players).
Concessions: We will have a full concessions menu and drinks available.
Umpires: Clark Parrot, Others TBD
Radio: They will have two radio stations covering the game.
Dugouts/Foul Balls: Bernie will occupy the first base dugout, and Valle will have the third base dugout.
Admission: $6 ages 6 and up. Pass lists will be at the gate for both teams as provided on MSHSAA website
Seating: There are limited bleachers behind home plate (4 sets, 6-8 rows each). Most fans sit on the hill down the first base line, so encourage fans to bring lawn chairs if they can not get a seat in the bleachers.
Infield/Outfield: The home team should take infield around 4:05, the visiting team around 4:15. National Anthem at 4:25, first pitch 4:30. We will flip for home and away upon arrival so we are all aware and so we can change the scoreboard panels if need be.
Please feel free to share any of this with fans traveling on Wednesday. #GOMULES!!
Campbell, Missouri – The Bernie Mules collected their 8th straight win defeating Campbell 14-1 on Friday in five innings.
The Mules scored 7 runs in the top of the second inning to take the lead. Devin Trammell allowed only one hit in the first four innings.
Brock Beacham completed the game with a two doubles and two RBIs. Austin beck was 2 for 3 with three RBIs. Matt Vernon had two RBIs and Gavin Brown had one RBI. Owen Foster added an RBI double and Trey Kirkpatrick had one RBI single.
Final Score Bernie 14, Campbell 1
Campbell 1 0 0 0 0 - 1 1 4
Bernie 1 7 3 2 1 - 14 13 1
WP – Devin Trammell, LP – Nick Littrell, 2B – Trammell (B), 2B Brock Beacham (B), Owen Foster (B). Multiple Hits – Bernie: Matt Vernon 2-3, Austin Beck 2-3, Brock Beacham 2-3, Gavin Brown 2-3.
Bernie (17-5) will face East Prairie on Tuesday, May 5th at 4:30 p.m. They lost to Gosnell and Malden on Saturday.
Malden has earned the #1 seed and will not play on Monday. They will play on Tuesday, May 5th at 2:30 p.m. against the winner of the Charleston vs Risco game on Monday.
Bernie has earned the #2 seed and will also not play on Monday. They will play on Tuesday, May 5th at 4:30 p.m. against the winner of the Dexter vs Bloomfield game on Monday.
Dexter Lady Cats are ranked #3 and will play #6 seeded Bloomfield Lady Wildcats.
Charleston is seeded #4 and will play against Risco on Monday at 3:30 p.m.
Advance, Missouri – It was quite the battle between the Dexter Lady Cats and the Bernie Lady Mules 7th grade volleyball teams at the SCAA Volleyball Championship on Tuesday evening in Advance.
The #1 seeded Bernie earned the top prize by defeated the #2 seeded Dexter 25-18, 25-23.
Pictured is the Bernie 7th Grade Volleyball Championship photo are: #1 Nia Walker, #5 Alivia Cobb, #6 Haylee Robinette, #11 Sidney Cobb, #12 Taylor Anthony, #15 Cassidy Freed, #19 Cheyenne Hooten, and #20 Emily Sheehan. Also pictured is Bernie coach Erin Hoffman.
The 7th grade Dexter Bearcats finish the season with a record of 15-2.
Pictured below is the Dexter 7th grade volleyball team with their second-place plaque: #1 Colby Christian, #2 Emily Jarrell, #6 Margo Nea, #7 Alexa Werneck, #11 Blair Rogers, #13 Madilyn Hampton, #15 Sydney Patrick, #21 Madeline Parker, #23 Kelsey Carrier, #26 Annie Slaton, #27 Maddie Slaton, and #29 Audrey Lutmer.
Dexter is coached by Melissa Hahn and Kacey Christian.
