Trey Sofio
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DENHAM SPRINGS –  Last night the Prep Baseball Report staff was on hand as Denham Springs and Central(BR) battled into extra innings, eventually concluding with a bases loaded, two-out walk in the bottom of the 8^th inning to give Denham Springs the district win.

Louisiana State recruit, 2019 SS/RHP Cade Doughty (Denham Springs) got the start on the mound for the Yellow Jackets and was impressive through 5 innings of work. Sitting 85-89 mph with his fastball and flashing a sharp breaking ball with 11/5 shape at 72-74 mph, Doughty struck out 7 batters, while surrendering 3 hits, 2 runs, and walked 3. At the plate, Doughty continues to show why he is one of the premier prospects in the 2019 class, going 1-for-3 with 2 intentional walks.

2018 OF/LHP Brant Husser (Central(BR)) got the start on the mound for the Wildcats and was effective through 4 and 1/3 innings. Husser sat 82-84 mph with his fastball, and showed a solid breaking ball with spin and depth at 73-74 mph. Husser finished his outing with 5 strikeouts, while surrendering 4 hits, 2 runs, and walked 5.

The Yellow Jackets were led offensively by 2017 IF Layne Didier (Denham Springs) who went 2-for-3 with a run scored, and showed solid actions with arm strength across the infield. 2018 IF Dawson Albin (Denham Springs)  also had a strong showing on the day, going 2-for-4 making consistent hard contact and scored a run. Defensively Albin showed average hands, fluid footwork with a short arm action into high-3/4 release with carry and accuracy on throws across the diamond.

2018 C/OF Carson Balthazar (Central(BR)) certainly made an impression on Tuesday. A physical, athletic build, Baltahzar hits from a balanced, athletic setup with a smooth load, and a strong, direct path. He finished the day 1-for-2 with a double,  and a walk. 2017 1B Lakendrick Paul had the big offensive blow for the Wildcats.  In the top of the 6^th inning Paul drove a hard line-drive into left field, driving in two runs to tie the game up.

The Yellow Jackets would claim victory in the bottom of the 8^th, as Cade Doughty would single with runners on 1^st and 2^nd to load the bases. His brother, 2017 C Braden Doughty (Denham Springs) would then come to the plate with two outs, and draw a bases loaded walk to end the game.

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