Grizzlies Walk It Off vs Lawmen

Apr 5, 2023

The Guilford Varsity squad did not hold a lead until the final play of the game in their exciting, walk-off victory over Jonathan Law on Wednesday afternoon at GHS Field. With 1 out in the bottom of the 7th, Lucas Ametrano drove a triple into right field, his 2nd triple in as many games, scoring Joe Tafro & Colin Pompano for the game tying and winning runs, and a 3-2 win for the Grizzlies.

Senior captain, Andrew Shosho, made his first start for Guilford since suffering a season-ending injury midway through his Junior year. The Big Sho looked great in his return, going 5-1/3 innings while scattering 6 hits and surrendering only 1 earned run. The Lawmen were able to scratch runs across in the 1st and 3rd innings, but the Guilford pitching would hold Law scoreless for the remainder of the game.

For the 2nd game in a row, the Grizzlies' offense got off to a slow start. In the bottom of the 4th, Bryce Meder's single to center scored Carter Williams from 2nd, who had walked to start the inning, to make it 2-1 Lawmen.

Sophomore, Lucas Deshefy, came on to relieve Shosho in the 6th with 1 out and 2 runners on base. After walking the first batter he faced, he found himself in a bases-loaded jam, but came back strong striking out the next 2 Law batters to end the rally. Deshefy would also pitch a scoreless top of the 7th, setting the stage for Guilford's win in the final frame.

In the bottom of the 7th, Senior captain, Jack Farrah, drew a walk to start the inning. GHS Coach, Nick Merullo, inserted Joe Tafro as a pinch runner for Farrah, who stole 2nd before a 1-out walk to Colin Pompano put both the tying and winning runs on base for the Grizzlies. Up next was Ametrano, who drove a 0-1 pitch past the Law right-fielder, scoring both Tafro and Pompano for the walk-off win and a 2-0 start for Guilford. (video)

Lucas Ametrano had a triple and 2 RBIs, and Bryce Meder went 2 for 2 with an RBI. Lucas Deshefy earned the win, pitching 1-2/3 scoreless innings while striking out 4 of the 7 batters he faced.

Up next for Guilford is a trip to Wilton HS tomorrow (Thu. 4/6) to face the Warriors, then they'll take on the Morgan Huskies at the Indian River Complex this Sat. (4/8) in Clinton.