Millbrook Dominates Cary in Season Opener with 12-2 Victory

Millbrook High School – February 26, 2024

Millbrook opened its season with an emphatic 12-2 victory over Cary on Wednesday night. After falling behind 1-0 in the top of the first, the Wildcats responded with a dominant nine-run bottom half, seizing control early and never looking back.

Game Recap

Cary struck first as Andrew Mohler drew a walk, advanced on a Will Vetter double, and scored on a passed ball. However, Millbrook quickly turned the tide, capitalizing on walks, hit-by-pitches, and errors. A key RBI single by Liam Clay and a three-run double from Smith Dickinson highlighted the explosive inning.

The Wildcats tacked on additional runs in the second, third, and fifth, with Dickinson contributing a sacrifice fly and Jack Strom crossing home on a wild pitch to seal the run-rule victory. On the mound, Conner Thomas was dominant, striking out ten in four innings of work.

Cary Key Performances

• Skylan Joyner – 1-for-2, 1 run, 1 BB, 1 SB
• Andrew Mohler – 1-for-1, double, 1 run, 1 RBI, 1 BB
• Will Vetter – 1-for-2, double

Cary Pitching

• James Oates – 0.2 IP, 3 H, 9 R, 3 ER, 4 BB
• Logan Joyce – 1.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
• Will Vetter – 2.2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 2 K

Millbrook Key Performances

• Smith Dickinson – 1-for-2, double, 3 RBI
• Jack Strom – 2-for-3, 1 BB
• Connor Wright – 2-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 BB
• Finn Clougherty – 0-for-2, 1 run, 2 RBI, 2 BB
• Liam Clay – 2-for-2, 1 RBI, 1 run

Millbrook Pitching

• Conner Thomas – 4.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 10 K
• Liam Clay – 1.0 IP, 1 H

With a commanding offensive display and stellar pitching, Millbrook starts the season strong and will look to carry their momentum into their next matchup on Friday with Rockingham County HS.

SCOUT BLOG

Conner Thomas, RHP, Millbrook HS, 2025
Louisburg commit. Long and lean projectable body. Some effort