Eau Claire’s McGraw pitches gem in Game 2 victory
Times Observer photo by Matt Spielman Eau Claire, Wisconsin starting pitcher Austin McGraw delivers to the plate during Game 2 of the Babe Ruth 13-15 World Series against Opp, Alabama on Saturday at Diethrick Park in Jamestown, N.Y.
Times Observer photo by Matt Spielman Eau Claire, Wisconsin's Blake Bugher dives safely into home during Game 2 of the Babe Ruth 13-15 World Series against Opp, Alabama on Saturday at Diethrick Park in Jamestown, N.Y.
Times Observer photo by Matt Spielman Opp, Alabama's Cam James steals second base just ahead of a late tag from Eau Claire, WIsconsin second baseman Gavin Thompson during Game 2 of the Babe Ruth 13-15 World Series on Saturday at Diethrick Park in Jamestown, N.Y.
Times Observer photo by Matt Spielman Opp, Alabama second baseman Dawson Cox fields a groundball during Game 2 of the Babe Ruth 13-15 World Series against Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Saturday at Diethrick Park in Jamestown, N.Y.
Times Observer photo by Matt Spielman Eau Claire, Wisconsin starting pitcher Austin McGraw delivers to the plate during Game 2 of the Babe Ruth 13-15 World Series against Opp, Alabama on Saturday at Diethrick Park in Jamestown, N.Y.
Times Observer photo by Matt Spielman Eau Claire, Wisconsin's Blake Bugher dives safely into home during Game 2 of the Babe Ruth 13-15 World Series against Opp, Alabama on Saturday at Diethrick Park in Jamestown, N.Y.
Times Observer photo by Matt Spielman Opp, Alabama's Cam James steals second base just ahead of a late tag from Eau Claire, WIsconsin second baseman Gavin Thompson during Game 2 of the Babe Ruth 13-15 World Series on Saturday at Diethrick Park in Jamestown, N.Y.
Times Observer photo by Matt Spielman Opp, Alabama second baseman Dawson Cox fields a groundball during Game 2 of the Babe Ruth 13-15 World Series against Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Saturday at Diethrick Park in Jamestown, N.Y.
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JAMESTOWN, N.Y. -- Austin McGraw hit the first batter he faced in Game 2 of the Babe Ruth 13-15 World Series on Saturday afternoon.
After that, he was virtually unhittable.
The right-hander from Eau Claire, Wisconsin tossed a four-hitter and struck out four in an efficient complete-game performance that sparked the Ohio Valley Regional champions to a 10-1 victory over Opp, Alabama at Diethrick Park.
Meanwhile, the A's provided McGraw with plenty of support, scoring a run in the first inning, three in the third, four in the fifth and two in the sixth to post a comfortable win in their tournament debut.
Cameron Buchman collected a pair of hits and two RBIs, Ethan Prell belted a three-run triple and Aiden Pankratz had two hits and two RBIs to highlight the offensive effort for the winners.
Porter Nelson smacked an RBI single in the first inning for Opp's lone run. Baylor Turman, one of four pitchers, took the loss.
McGraw and Nelson were the recipients of the Ron Tellefsen Most Outstanding Player for their respective teams.