I've been working with the Bridgeport Barnums Baseball Club this summer for the second consecutive year in a communications/scorekeeper role.
The Barnums play in the Connecticut College Baseball League.
This morning, in a playoff semifinal game, we got to see something special.
It was pitching brilliance.
Cole Gibson, former Ludlowe player, and New Haven bound pitcher threw a no-hitter in a 5-0 win over Wallingford.
Gibson gave up a leadoff walk to start the game and the only other baserunner reached on an error in the sixth inning.
Oh yeah, he also struck out 10 hitters. Gibson's had his fastball working. He was easy flowing, hitting the high 80's with his velocity, from what I was told.
Gibson also fielded his position well, making two plays on comebackers, including one on a bunt attempt.
It was so fun to watch, and I am so happy for Cole. It's been fun to watch his entire high school career and throughout this summer, but today was something special.
Great player, better person. I'm excited to watch and follow what he does going forward, both on and off the field.
This likely caps Gibson's summer season and he has had a very strong summer heading into college baseball. He pitched to a 1.58 ERA in 31 innings. He struck out 39 batters, while walking just nine.
Update: Gibson came on in relief in the championship game on July 30. He threw one inning, allowing one hit and two walks, while striking out two. His season totals are now 32 innings pitched, 41 strikeouts, 11 walks with a 1.53 ERA.
There are a bunch of former Ludlowe guys on the Barnums, so obviously I am closer with them than the other guys. Besides Gibson, there is Luke Anderson, Andrew Fortunato and Blake Benway. I do get picked on for being bias/my favoritism, but I try to be fair in my scorekeeping and promotion on the Barnums social media pages.
The Barnums will play for a championship on Monday in Simsbury (opponent TBA). You can follow along on the Barnums GameChanger account.
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