The Oak Mountain Eagles are hitting their stride at the right time. After splitting their first Class 6A, Area 8 series against Spain Park, the Eagles won five in a row and are shaping up for the homestretch of area play.
Oak Mountain played in a tournament during Spring Break against Clay-Chalkville and Mountain Brook, coming through with huge wins that the Eagles hope will propel them into a two-game showdown against Chelsea that will open the month of April.
The strength of the Oak Mountain team is its seniors, five of whom have signed on to play college ball in 2014. Leading the way are outfielder Heath Quinn, a Samford commit, and Hoyt, who is heading to Jacksonville State.
“We’re playing good baseball right now,” senior pitcher Justin Hoyt said. “We’re playing good defense, the pitches are getting through and we’re hitting well. We look to continue it.”
The Eagles got off to a slow start.
“Then we had a four or five game stretch where we really played good baseball,” head coach Brian Breeze said. “Pitching, defense and hitting came together. We had a week’s stretch where we didn’t have a game, and then we were just figuring it all out again. But the last 10 ballgames we have played really good baseball.”
Now, to advance into the playoffs, Oak Mountain needs a strong showing in a tightly played area.
“We’ve just got to play fundamental and not make errors, and make good team plays,” Quinn said.
Remaining Schedule:
April 2 – at Chelsea, 6:30 p.m.
April 4 – Chelsea, 6:30 p.m.
April 6 – Hillcrest, 11 a.m.
April 6 – Briarwood, 4 p.m.
April 8 – at Pelham, 6:30 p.m.
April 10 – Pelham, 6:30
April 11 – at Tuscaloosa County, 4:30 p.m./7 p.m.
April 2 – at Chelsea 6:30 p.m.
April 4 – Chelsea 6:30 p.m.
April 6 – Hillcrest 11 a.m.
April 6 – Briarwood 4 p.m.
April 8 – at Pelham 6:30 p.m.
April 10 – Pelham 6:30
April 11 – at Tuscaloosa County 4:30 p.m./7 p.m.
April 15 – at Hoover, 4:30 p.m./7 p.m.
