Carl Pearson was a force on the mound against the Garfield Bulldogs Monday afternoon at Whitman Middle School. The 6'6" senior right-hander dominated by striking out 8 batters and giving up only 3 hits, 1 run and 0 walks in the five inning complete game 'mercy rule' victory.

In high school baseball, when a team is ahead by at least ten runs after five innings, the game is ended. This is the first 'mercy rule' victory for the Beavers since last season's 14-2 play-off victory against the Inglemoor Vikings. On offense, the Beavers shortstop Ben Welch was on fire going 3 for 3, with 2 runs and 2 RBI's. Sophomore Alex Livengood was 2 for 2 on the day. Pearson was named 'Player of the Game' for his performance.

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