Blue Jays Go 3-1 in Second Annual Jesuit Invitational Tournament

Posted March 3, 2013 / Last updated July 31, 2013

Center fielder Mitch Alexander scores on Ben Hess’ sacrifice fly to short right field.

Jesuit vs. Northshore, 2-1

Senior pitcher Brett Leonhard pitched seven full innings, surrendering only three hits and striking out nine batters in Jesuit’s 2-1 win over Northshore in the opening game of the Jesuit Invitational on Thursday, February 28 at John Ryan Stadium.

It was a multi-hit game for junior Blake Baker, who helped the Blue Jays get on the board late in the fifth inning when he drove in junior Brandon Sequeria. Late in the seventh inning, junior Spencer Miller reached base on an infield error. With the bases loaded, clean-up hitter Dylan Weston was walked, which brought home the game-winning RBI.

With the win, Jesuit improved to 4-2.

Nola.com Recap of the Jesuit vs. Northshore Game in the Jesuit Invitational

Jesuit vs. Shaw, 1-2

Jesuit fell on the short side of a pitching duel against the Shaw Eagles, 2-1 in the feature game of the Jesuit Invitational on Friday, March 1 at John Ryan Stadium. Junior right-hander C.J. Avrard suffered the hard luck defeat (0-1) in going the distance, scattering seven hits while notching five strikeouts. Shaw senior J.P. France, a Tulane commitment, struck out 17 Blue Jays en route to the victory.

Centerfielder senior Mitch Alexander picked up the only two Blue Jay hits on the evening and scored the only run for the home team in the first inning. After Alexander lined a hard shot to left, junior Blake Baker was hit by a pitch. After one out, the duo successfully executed a double steal placing runners at second and third. Cleanup hitter senior Dylan Weston plated Alexander with a fielder’s choice ground out to third base.

Alexander’s second hit leading off the third inning provided the Blue Jays with the only other scoring opportunity they had in the contest. After loading the bases with one out, France picked up two key strikeouts to end the possible rally. No other Blue Jay reached base in the final four frames. Following the Blue Jay threat in the bottom of the third, the Eagles’ two-run rally in the top of the fourth proved to be enough in deciding the game’s outcome.

Nola.com Recap of the Jesuit vs. Shaw Game in the Jesuit Invitational

Jesuit vs. Lakeshore, 7-3

Congratulations to the Jesuit varsity baseball team for their 7-3 team win over the Lakeshore Titans at the Jesuit Invitational held at John Ryan Stadium.

On a cold but sunny Saturday afternoon, sophomore Jack Burk (1-0) earns the win pitching a complete game and striking out 8 Titians. Offensively, senior Mitch Alexander had three hits (one a triple) and drove in three runs. Senior Dylan Weston drove in two runs on a double.

Nola.com Recap of the Jesuit vs. Lakeshore Game in the Jesuit Invitational

Jesuit vs. St. Augustine, 11-0

Senior left-lander Cody Migliore (3-0) lead the Blue Jays to an 11-0 victory in a 10-run rule shortened five-inning affair over St. Augustine to close out the Second Annual Jesuit Invitational Tournament on Sunday, March 3 at John Ryan Stadium. The game was Migliore’s second consecutive five-inning no-hitter.

Sophomore catcher Trent Forshag hit a double while senior teammate Mitch Alexander went 2-for-2. The Blue Jays posted a great showing at their home tournament, getting complete game efforts from all four of their starting pitchers while remaining error free on defense. With Sunday’s win over the Purple Knights, Jesuit improved to 6-3 on the young season.

Nola.com Recap of the Jesuit vs. St. Augustine Game in the Jesuit Invitational

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Baseball vs. Northshore, Jesuit Invitational, Feb. 28, 2013

Junior Blake Baker had a a multi-hit game and helped the Blue Jays get on the board late in the fifth inning when he drove in junior Brandon Sequeria for the Blue Jays’ first RBI.
Senior Mitch Alexander steals second.
Senior pitcher Brett Leonhard went the distance, pitching seven full innings with nine strikeouts and surrendering just three hits
Senior Dylan Weston gets an out at first. Weston accounted for the game-winning RBI when he walked on a fifth pitch in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Junior Brandon Sequeira catches a fly ball to get a Panther out. Sequeira scored in the fifth inning after junior Blake Baker drove him in.
Sophomore Trent Forshag catches a fly ball...
... and then takes a swing at the plate when it is his turn at bat.

Baseball vs. Shaw, Jesuit Invitational, March 1, 2013

Senior lead-off hitter Mitch Alexander reaches first base in the feature game of the 2nd Annual Jesuit Invitational at John Ryan Stadium.
Centerfielder senior Mitch Alexander picked up the only two Blue Jay hits on the evening and scored the only run for the home team in the first inning.
Senior Dylan Weston played a solid first base and plated Alexander with a fielder’s choice ground out to third base.
Senior Benson Tucker reacts to an inside throw.
Senior Mason Koppens steps up to the plate.
Junior right-hander C.J. Avrard suffered the hard luck defeat (0-1) in going the distance, scattering seven hits while notching five strikeouts.
Alexander’s second hit leading off the third inning provided the Blue Jays with the only other scoring opportunity they had in the contest.
Junior Spencer Miller attempts a bunt in the third inning.
Senior shortstop Michael Cusimano catches a fly ball.
Coach Dave Moreau is interviewed by WHNO which streamed the game live online at Sportsnola.com. It will be replayed on Monday, March 4 at 8 p.m. on WHNO TV 20 as part of the First NBC Prep Baseball Showcase.
Junior Brandon Sequeira catches a foul for the out.

Baseball vs. Lakeshore, Jesuit Invitational, March 2, 2013

Sophomore pitcher Jack Burk (11) takes the mound for the Blue Jays against the Lakeshore Titans.
Junior second baseman Blake Baker (7) fields this infield hit and makes the throw to first for an out.
Senior outfielder Mitch Alexander (1) puts this Titan pitch in play.
Junior third baseman Brandon Sequeira (10) fields this infield hit and makes a strike to first for an out.
Rocket Man...Senior first baseman Dylan Weston (27) launches this Titan pitch to the right centerfield fence for a stand up double. Dylan’s effort also scored two runs for the Jays.
Get Back! Senior Brandon Munster (9) jumps back safely to second base.
Senior short stop Michael Cusimano (3) fields this hit and makes a long throw...
...to senior first baseman Dylan Weston (27) for an out.
Time for a 5-4-3 Double Play! Junior third baseman Brandon Sequeira (10) fields a sharply hit ball and makes a throw to....
....junior second baseman Blake Baker (7) who gets the force out at second and then throws a strike to...
...senior first baseman Dylan Weston (27) for the second out.
Never Give Up on the Play... Senior Benson Tucker (4) quickly moves down the first base line to leg out at hit.
The Hitting Machine... Senior outfielder Mitch Alexander (1) pulls the trigger on another hit-- this time a triple.
Good Job! Jesuit head coach Joey Latino congratulates senior Mitch Alexander (1) after the outfielder hit his triple.
He Takes Second Base! Junior second baseman Blake Baker (7) steals his favorite base.

Baseball vs. St. Augustine, Jesuit Invitational, March 3, 2013

Senior Brett Leonhard puts this Purple Knight pitch into play.
Center fielder Mitch Alexander scores on Ben Hess’ sacrifice fly to short right field.
Senior southpaw Cody Migliore (3-0) threw his second consecutive five-inning, no-hitter on March 3 when he pitched the Blue Jays to an 11-0 win over St. Augustine. The game was shortened due to the 10-run rule, as was his performance in the 11-0 victory over Mandeville on February 26.
Junior Spencer Miller catches a fly ball.
rent Forshag hits a leadoff double in the bottom of the second. Forshag later scored on an error at third base.
In the bottom of the second, Miller scores on Brandon Sequiera’s sacrifice fly in foul territory to give the Blue Jays a 3-0 lead.
Benson Tucker steals second following his two-RBI single to short-right center that put Jesuit up 7-0 in the fourth inning.