Loss Moves Us To 3-2!!

We lost to Wheaton last night 6-1. Keevin Walker and Alex Mareth had our only hits on the night. Austin Hancock pitched well enough to win, but errors in the field and lack of hitting is a recipe of a loss. We play next Wed at 4:30pm at Crane in the Crane wood bat tournament vs Crane. See you there.

Beat MCE

We beat MCE Tuesday night 3-0 behind Alex Mareth's CG shut out and 13 ks. Gannon Clevenger came up with a big RBI single followed by Keevin Walkers RBI double and Mareth's RBI single. We play Wheaton tonight at 5pm at Wheaton. See you there.

1st loss of the fall!!!

We came up short against Galena 12-5 last night. I liked the fight and drive the boys had. We didn't quit and had the bases loaded twice in the last 3 innings. Just need that one or two big hit. We play Marion C. Early(Morrisville) tonight here at 5 PM. Come on out and support the boys.

10-4 win over Exetere

We beat Exeter on Friday 10-4 behind another excellent pitching performance. Austin Hancock had 12 ks in 7 innings while allowing 6 hits and 2 earned runs(4 total runs). He also only walked 1. Isaac Brattin had a great day at the plate going 1-2, with a sac bunt and a walk. We play Galena tonight at home for our first home game of the season. 5PM start, see you there.

Season Opener is a Win!!!!

We beat Hurley last night 5-1 behind Alex Mareths complete game win. Alex struck out 11, walked 1, allowed 5 hits and 1 earned run. Austin Hancock and Martin Sanchez had 2 hits apiece. We played great defense and scored 5 runs on 6 hits. We play tonight at Exeter at 5PM. See you there.

JV lost 8-6 in 5 innings of play last night. Offense and pitching was good enough to win, our defense struggled but we were able to see what we need to work on and hopefully learned from our mistakes.

Games Start Today!!!!

Our first game is tonight at 4:30 at Hurley. See you there!!!!

Coach Hughes' Corner

I was sitting here thinking and was honored and moved by this one thought. There are 4 previous Purdy Baseball players that are in the process of playing college baseball right now. I know that I am not the reason for that, the hard work and dedication those 4 young men put in is the reason. The drive and lessons there parents taught them, along with the love they have for the game. They all 4 may not be getting a full ride(or even half of there tuition paid for b/c of baseball) but they are getting a chance to play baseball for 4 more years. Mason Roller is in his Senior year at Drury. He is overcoming a hand injury that cut his season short last year. Riley Veith (Sophomore school wise, Red shirt freshmen baseball wise) and Reese Stevenson (freshmen) are at University of St. Mary. Cody Hall (freshmen) is at College of the Ozarks. Good luck to these 4 young men. Remember, play hard and study harder. I also had time to reflect on the past this summer. I want to thank everyone that has helped or assisted our baseball program in any way. From players to parents, to community members to family/friends from other communities. To the administration, teachers, and school staff. But most importantly to my wife and boys for hanging in there when I am gone. I love the fact that I can come home to share Purdy Baseball with them. Get out this Fall and catch your favorite team in action. Games start this Thursday at 4:30pm at Hurley. See you in the sun at a ballpark near you!!!!!!

Fall Baseball is here!!!!

We have started our Fall Baseball season. We play a week from today. We have 13 guys out this fall and I am looking forward to this group of young men performing on the field. It will be good to get these guys some experience at the varsity level since we only have 3 varsity starters returning this fall. I am looking forward to another year of successfull Purdy Baseball