Baseball: Seahawks Fall in Opener

The South Lakes Seahawks opened their 2013 season with a 2-0 loss to Herndon on Friday.

Herndon picked up one run inthe bottom of the fourth and another run in the bottom of the fifth to complete all the scoring in this close game of crosstown rivals.

South Lakes senior Bobby Rae Allen pitched a solid game, going five strong innings. South Lakes junior Terry Petersen came in as relief and pitched a scoreless sixth inning.

The Seahawks’ play of the game came in the fourth inning. With bases loaded and one out, Allen caught a line drive and with a quick relay to sophomore first baseman Kyle King, the Herndon runner was caught off first base for the inning ending double play.

Junior shortstop Jo Jo Lear completed a great double play to King in the fourth inning. Herndon pitching kept the South Lakes bats quiet in the shutout.

The next game for the Seahawks is their home opener against Liberty District opponent McLean on Tuesday.

The South Lakes JV will open the season at McLean on Tuesday.

You can find a complete schedule of games here.