#13 Notre Dame Prep 11 v. Santa Fe South 0

In a commanding display of baseball prowess, the #13 ranked Notre Dame Prep took on Santa Fe South from Oklahoma in a game that showcased their dominance from the first pitch. Spearheading their effort was none other than ace pitcher CJ Bott, whose commitment to UCLA speaks volumes about his talent. Bott delivered five impeccable innings of no-hit baseball. With a fastball consistently clocking in at 88-90 mph and occasionally touching 91, Bott left the opposition struggling to make meaningful contact.

24 RHP CJ Bott
(NDP)@UCLABaseball commit with a dominate performance on the night going 5 innings of no hit baseball along with 13ks in NDPs 11-0 run rule victory.

FB 89-90 T.91 (2160)
SL 78-79 (2300)@cjbott23 ll @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/kwuJVSSPmC

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The Saints' commanding performance culminated in a resounding 11-0 victory. Notably, third baseman Layne Henry added to the offensive spectacle with a big shot over the left field wall. This feat, achieved against a challenging headwind, contributing to Notre Dame Prep's commanding lead.

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26’ INF Layne Henry
(NDP)

The big swing of the night for @PBR_Uncommitted INF driving this one over the left field wall for a 2xrun 💣 @NDP_Athletics ll @SheaSbranti pic.twitter.com/jogMj0qjYi

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Amidst the team's triumph, attention also turned to freshman catcher Jaxon Baxter, whose poised and proficient play belied his youth. Baxter, with his promising build and evident talent, handled Bott's high level pitching with impressive maturity. His performance not only showcased his individual skill but also hinted at a bright future ahead, marking him as a standout prospect to watch in the freshman class.

27’ C Jaxon Baxter
(NDP)@PBR_Uncommitted puts a good swing on one for a single into the left field gap. @JaxBax17 ll @SheaSbranti pic.twitter.com/Yl5V50gMXY

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