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By LOU HATTER
Rappahannock New* Staff Writer
In a game called after five innings because of darkness, the Panthers’ varsity baseball team beat Central on the Falcons’ home turf Friday.
The highlight of the victory was pitcher Matthew Settle’s first varsity win. Settle went the distance, allowing only five hits in five innings while giving up three walks.
Settle struck out six Falcon batters on his way to the win, and Coach Gary Leake had high praise for the junior hurler. “I was extremely pleased with Matthew’s pitching,” he said. “He pitched well against Randolph-Macon (in the season opener) but didn’t get the win. He came back and got good help from the field for his first varsity win.”
Coach Leake pointed out that Settle allowed only two earned runs against Central. “Matthew has been working hard on form and control. We’ve been focusing on fundamentals; by the end of the year he should be one of our top pitchers.”
Leading the Panthers’ scoring attack were Thomas Jones and James Walters, each of whom had two RBIs. Also contributing at the plate were Greg Smith and Wayne Foster.
“I’m really pleased with the team’s enthusiasm,” Coach Leake added. “Their enthusiasm and deter
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