Even though the two teams have parted ways as conference opponents, they have mutually agreed that they should keep each other on the baseball schedule every year, just to keep their heated rivalry going for years to come.
This time, the Millers road tripped it to Lafayette to face the Mavericks and for the first time since the late 1970's, Jake Burton would not be the head coach of the McCutcheon baseball team. Brian Eaton is the new skipper for the maroon clad Mavs. It'll be an extremely tall task to keep up with what Burton was able to accomplish during his 35+ years at the helm.
A game like this is always a crucial one for the simple fact that it strengthens the schedule. McCutcheon is known for having a great baseball program and had great success all those years Burton was their head coach, despite being like Ebeniezer Scrooge on the baseball diamond, unless he was getting his way with the umpires during a game.
Frosh Reese Sharp tosses 1-hit road shutout of McCutcheon
4A #10 Noblesville 5, McCutcheon 0 - at McCutcheon, Lafayette, IN (Fri. Apr. 29, 2016)
Millers 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 - 5 7 0
Mavericks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 1 1
There's a time when young varsity baseball players take it upon themselves to officially grow up. Last Friday, April 29th was that night for Noblesville freshman pitcher Reese Sharp.
It's somewhat of a rare thing for a freshman to see varsity action, let alone start on the mound. Reese Sharp has taken it in stride and is really starting to find his groove.
Five of his seven innings, Sharp sent the Mavericks down in order. He allowed two consecutive walks to lead off the bottom of the 1st, but the Millers' defense was behind him to solidify three outs in a row.
Sharp gave up a leadoff hit to Tavcott to start the last of the 3rd, but retired the top of the McCutcheon order to follow. But, that would obviously be the only hit the Mavericks could get off of the young hurler.
Michael Carmosino walked with one out in the top of the 1st and soon after, stole 2nd with Thurman at the plate. Bryce Masterson laced a single to left that scored Carmo to get the Millers all they would really require on a night like this where Sharp dominated on the hill.
Two quick outs from Lindstrand and Shirley put a little pressure on the bottom of the Noblesville batting order. Alex Cleverly reached on an error by the Maverick shortstop. Harris Camp dropped a single to left, getting Alex to 2nd. Cleverly and Camp advanced to 3rd and 2nd, respectively, on a passed ball to put the Millers in prime scoring position.
Travis Gillian walked to load the bags. Carmosino came through with a two-run single that sent both Cleverly and Camp home for a 3-0 count.
The Miller offense started off the 6th with a couple quick outs, but that again didn't stop them from rallying for some offense.
Camp was hit by a pitch and Gillian singled to left, which was enough to move Harris over to 3rd. Camp was able to motor home on Gillian's steal of 2nd base, adding another run for 4-0.
Carmosino drilled a triple to left that scored Gillian with ease, accounting for the final score of 5-0.
Sharp finished the night with a solid 7 innings pitched, giving up just one hit and two walks, while striking out five. He only needed to throw 73 pitches (49 strikes) to completely stymie the Maverick offense.
The shutout of McCutcheon is the 5th time this season that the Millers have held an opponent scoreless.
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