An Unexpected Starting Pitcher Lifts Catholic in Finals Opening Win Against Brother Martin

An unexpected starting pitcher lifts Catholic in finals opening win against Brother Martin

SULPHUR — Bennett Smith knew for the better part of a week that he would be the starting pitcher for Catholic High in the first game of a state championship series.

Brother Martin ready to ‘lay it all out’ after first-game loss to Catholic in state finals

SULPHUR — Jeff Lupo put his arms around the shoulders of two Brother Martin baseball players as the coach addressed the rest of the team.

Catholic-B.R. Blanks Brother Martin in Pitching Duel, 2-0 – Crescent City Sports

SULPHUR— In a battle dominated by strong pitching, Catholic-Baton Rouge outdueled Brother Martin 2-0 on Thursday behind a masterful complete game from senior right-hander Bennett Smith to take game one of the LHSAA Division I Select State Championship at McMurry Park. Smith was nearly untouchable, scattering four hits over seven shutout innings. He didn’t issue... Catholic-B.R. Blanks Brother Martin in Pitching Duel, 2-0