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We take a look at some of the game recaps, videos, and scout notes from each of the four games that took place in the preliminary games at the Commonwealth Classic.

 

Highland vs Hanover

2025 LHP Evan Nix @Evannix5 (@HanoverBaseball)

Athletic frame, very short arm action from a low slot. 3 Ks thru 2 scoreless innings to open game, showing feel for his change

FB 81-82, T83
CH 76-77
SL 72-73#CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 pic.twitter.com/6cknfNMhUC

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

2023 Ryan Gimbel notches a single the other way for @Highland_BSBL @HanoverBaseball’s 2025 P Evan Nix keeps them scoreless again with another K#CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 pic.twitter.com/Gp17UxELMR

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

First RBI in #CommonwealthClassic history courtesy of 2023 Darryl Husband@HanoverBaseball takes a 1-0 lead over @Highland_BSBL #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 pic.twitter.com/Nf0zdVPpbM

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

2025 INF TJ Woodson drives in the fourth run of the inning for @HanoverBaseball with this single through the left side of the infield

Hanover up 4-0 over @Highland_BSBL #CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/BBZZTh6zoQ

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

2025 RHP Stephen Christopher (@Highland_BSBL)#Hokies commit with projectable frame. Short very quick arm action, very easy velocity

FB 85-87, 88x1, 89x1
CB 69-73#CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 @PBRVirginiaDC pic.twitter.com/EbOo6bTB3A

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

2023 #baseco commit Nolan Williamson doubles to left to drive in 2, then 2023 Cole Elrod delivers this single to make it a 7-0 ballgame in favor of @HanoverBaseball #CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/MyEZ79sbqD

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

2024 LHP Owen Winebarger (@Highland_BSBL)

Athletic frame, longer arm action, throws from a 3/4 slot with normal effort, hides ball and creates deception, feel for his offspeed

FB 79-82, T83
CB 69-72
CH 73#CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/d342mz29d9

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

2024 OF Ethan Brown (@Highland_BSBL)

Smokes this ball down the left field line for a double, but Highland stays off the board in the top of the 3rd#CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/sSW87RuWgv

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

2024 OF Kehler Hamilton @HamiltonKehler (@Highland_BSBL)#PhoenixRising commit leads the 4th off with a bullet single to LF. Big physical frame, very strong at contact and short thru the ball#CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/dlZc59pwVi

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

2023 Cole Elrod (@HanoverBaseball)

Came in with 2 in and middle of the order coming up for Highland and got out with no damage. Strong physical athletic frame

FB 83-86
CB 67-69#CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/wOKLDGgJIA

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

2025 RHP Weston Lillard (@Highland_BSBL)

Lanky frame, lot of room to add strength. Low slot, long loose easy arm action, ball explodes out of hand. More in the tank

FB 88-89, mostly 89
SL 81#CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 @ksallday19 @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/hUEm58gm1A

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

??FINAL ALERT??

.@HanoverBaseball 11, @Highland_BSBL 5

A DP ends it and Hanover wins the first one to advance to the semifinals #CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/Y5WmSKh2LZ

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

 

Benedictine vs Cox

2024 Collin Clarkson (@BCPBaseball)

Sac fly here by Clarkson drives in the first run of game 2, putting Benedictine up over @Cox__Baseball 1-0#CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/CNWXkGs1pw

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

2023 Ethan Loucks (@BCPBaseball)

The @BwaterBaseball commit beats out this infield single to score the Cadets second run of the inning

2-0 Benedictine over @Cox__Baseball in the bottom of the second #CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/nNTO3JRIJu

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

2023 RHP Michael Irby (@Cox__Baseball)#ECUPirates commit. Athletic frame, throws from low 3/4 arm slot. Short loose arm action

FB 83-87, 88x1, 89x1
SL 72-77#CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/A528d9RXE6

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

2024 Ryan Delashmutt (@Cox__Baseball)

Drops this in down the RF line for a single, but Benedictine guns out the runner at home to end the 2nd with a 2-0 lead#CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/fHJBzYpr67

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

2025 RHP Jake Wise (@BCPBaseball)

Athletic frame, very short arm action from a higher 3/4 arm slot, throws with some intent

FB 81-84, T85
CH 73-75
SL 72-74#CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/nVaG0Ar1OG

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

2024 Jorden Olivera (@BCPBaseball)

William & Mary commit rips a double down the left field line earlier to get Benedictine going #CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/3CKF0eIURN

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

2023 Tyler Frostad (@Cox__Baseball)

Single up the middle here puts 2 on in the 4th for Cox#CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/cHqg50Jf3y

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

2023 Terrence Rhodes (@BCPBaseball)#SpartanStrong commit demolishes this ball to RF for a 2 RBI 2B, opens Benedictines lead to 5-1#CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/4XvDHUM3Oq

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

2024 Austin Irby (@Cox__Baseball)#ECUPirates commit smashes a ball for extra bases. Strong left handed swing #CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/JxeuzEXjta

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

2023 RHP Daniel Lingle (@BCPBaseball)#GoTribe commit works a scoreless 6th. Short very quick arm action, some late intent. Slider is hard and late

FB 86-89
SL 81-84#CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/j74LJoKsUI

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

?FINAL ALERT?

.@BCPBaseball 7, @Cox__Baseball 1

Benedictine to the semifinals tonight against @HanoverBaseball

First pitch TBD, entering a lightning delay#CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/Qtixo3ubxB

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 1, 2023

Game 2 Players of Game

.@BCPBaseball 2025 RHP Jake Wise, went 5 IP, allowing 1 run to earn the win

2023 #SpartanStrong commit Terrence Rhodes had 4 RBI in a multi-hit game#CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/YKOfBP5l5p

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 2, 2023

Quick chat with @BCPBaseball Head Coach Sean Ryan after his team's quarterfinal win over Cox

Benedictine will face Hanover in the semifinals #CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere @PBRVirginiaDC @VBCA2018 @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/b6A4pW4HBd

— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) April 2, 2023

 

 

Miller School vs Freedom (South Riding)

‘23 Mason Butash #WeAre commit (@FHSEAGLES1)

Butash ambushes this fastball for a solo shot to right field. Puts the Eagles up 1-0 top of the 3rd. @PBRVirginiaDC @ksallday19 #CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/gTlDFSBO9s

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) April 1, 2023

‘23 Mason Butash #WeAre commit (@FHSEAGLES1)

Butash continues the hot start with a double into the right center gap to bring in a run. Physical frame with strength to all fields. @PBRVirginiaDC @ksallday19 #CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/k9T7Cekgwh

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) April 1, 2023

‘24 Ryan Jones (@MSA_baseball)

Jones keeps it simple and sees this pitch deep for a double down the right field line. Wide balanced base. @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/RFVbEenwpu

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) April 1, 2023

‘23 Jack McMullan #Liberty commit (@MSA_baseball)

Good situational hitting from McMullan to get the runner in from third. Mature approach with strength in frame. Mavericks down 6-1 bottom of the 4th.@PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/uhelV9XAKm

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) April 1, 2023

‘24 Jeremiah Park (@FHSEAGLES1)

Athletic frame. Short uphill barrel path. Rips this pitch into left for a single. Solid defender up the middle. @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/Syif8NL3fO

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) April 1, 2023

This one is no longer with us. @PBR_Uncommitted ‘23 Eli Edelman deposits this one way over the RCF fence for a 3-R HR.

#1 @FHSEAGLES1 leads 5-0 B3. @PBRVirginiaDC @ShooterHunt #CommonwealthClassic pic.twitter.com/4UZckXF1wn

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) April 1, 2023

‘23 Ryan Marohn (#Pack9 recruit) gets the start for @FHSEAGLES1

Extremely efficient early. FB 88-91 SL 78-81. Both for strikes at a high rate. Athletic and fields his position. @ShooterHunt @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthClassic pic.twitter.com/yxHmCtH87W

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) April 1, 2023

‘23 #Liberty commit Jack McMullan barrels this one to LF, but right at the left fielder. @MSA_baseball trails 7-1 headed to B6.@PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthClassic pic.twitter.com/AQEQ02zxzg

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) April 1, 2023

#CommonwealthClassic Co-game MVP’s Ryan Marohn and Mason Butash break down their big performances from todays victory.

Butash 2 2B’s and a HR
Marohn CG 5 K’s 1 R@PBRVirginiaDC @FHSEAGLES1 #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/wEypGmRi9y

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) April 1, 2023

. @FHSEAGLES1 Mark Wrighte breaks down the performance from the #1 team in VA/DC & Mid-Atlantic, the Freedom-SR Eagles. @PBRVirginiaDC @prepbaseball #CommonwealthClassic pic.twitter.com/MUsXgpfv3D

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) April 1, 2023

 

 

Mills Godwin vs Greenbrier Christian

‘25 Dylan Wood (@BaseballGCA)

Got a big double play to erase a runner in the T1. FB 83-86 early. Spinning a 80-81 mph SL. CB 73-74 at 2700~ RPM@PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthClassic pic.twitter.com/vVpHwVRIa8

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) April 2, 2023

‘23 #Hokies recruit Garrett Mason gets the ball for @BaseballGodwin

FB 87-90 T91 early. Spinning CB at 72-74 w/ bigger 11/5. Gotten s/m in the zone w/ FB. @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthClassic pic.twitter.com/RBQ2rU2jKI

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) April 2, 2023

Big K here from ‘23 Garrett Mason to work out of a jam. @BaseballGodwin leads 3-0 T4. #CommonwealthClassic pic.twitter.com/OgG9TG0xMp

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) April 2, 2023

‘25 #RollTide commit Luke Smyers drops a 2 run ? to put @BaseballGodwin up 6-0 in B5. @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRBombSquad #CommonwealthClassic pic.twitter.com/nKkhV9xtDG

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) April 2, 2023

Quickly becoming one of the best @PBR_Uncommitted bats in the state.

‘24 Michael Urbaniak has a backside double on spin and then this barrel right at the RF. @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthClassic pic.twitter.com/S8CSy0dShG

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) April 2, 2023

‘24 Zach Boyd #GoTribe commit (@BaseballGodwin)

Repeatable delivery with feel for FB/CB. FB 83-85 working glove side. Throws CB in any count 68-72.@PBRVirginiaDC @ksallday19 #CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/LIJ2KvT4I7

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) April 2, 2023

‘23 Drew Spears comes on and works a quick clean B6 for @BaseballGodwin

FB 80-82 T83 and punched 2 along the way. @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthClassic pic.twitter.com/EvHtwVgLMH

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) April 2, 2023

‘25 Tucker Rupe (@BaseballGCA)

Shorter arm action from low 3/4 slot. Has a three pitch mix with feel for all pitches.

FB 78-80
SL 67-72
CH 72-73@PBRVirginiaDC @ksallday19 #CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/rO9ODkcAEo

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) April 2, 2023

‘24 Brayden Pendleton (@BaseballGCA)

Long projectable 6-3 w/ RTF. 78-81 w/ the FB and showed avg feel for 67-68 mph CB. Some sink to the FB and shows good feel to GS. @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthClassic pic.twitter.com/JEhGEm8Nd4

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) April 2, 2023

‘24 Jonathan Ashe w/ a 2 RBI triple for @BaseballGCA to tighten this one a bit more.

8-3 Gators after a Bubba Sawyer single. @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthClassic pic.twitter.com/Ohyn0c8UMZ

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) April 2, 2023

‘24 Eric Capps (@BaseballGodwin)

Capps rips this pitch to left center for a double to get the Eagles on the board 1-0 top of the 3rd.@PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/dSQxotzBEC

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) April 2, 2023

‘24 Jackson York (@BaseballGodwin)

York sends pitch back up the middle for a single. Physical frame with a uphill barrel path. @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/fY47eApJaa

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) April 2, 2023

‘24 Bubba Sawyer #GoHoos commit (@BaseballGCA)

Widens base with 2k’s and the hands rip through the zone for a loud line drive single. @PBRVirginiaDC @ksallday19 #CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/fLemC3ES9c

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) April 2, 2023

Final | @BaseballGodwin 9, @BaseballGCA 4.

Greenbriar Christian comeback falls short as Mills Godwin closes the door.@PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthClassic #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/QAwQyh3MZI

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) April 2, 2023

The #CommonwealthClassic Player of the Game in the nightcap at Miller School was @BaseballGodwin starter Garrett Mason.

Mason had 8 K’s in 4 IP and allowed 0 runs.

#7 Eagles vs #1 Freedom Monday at 1 pm at RF&P Park. @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/6YoSOBEGEZ

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) April 2, 2023

. @BaseballGodwin HC Josh Gentry breaks down his team’s performance tonight and what to look forward to on Monday in the #CommonwealthClassic Semifinal vs #1 Freedom- South Riding.

? P 1/2 pic.twitter.com/I46sWmUqwg

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) April 2, 2023