MVRHS pitcher Isaac Richards, No. 19, throws a pitch in the second inning, retiring players 1-2-3. — Gabrielle Mannino
The Vineyard’s Michael Cosgrave, No. 14, slides back to second.
Mike Habekost, No. 8, eyes home plate as Leo Neville, No. 4, bunts for an RBI.
Michael Cosgrave, No. 14, swings for a hit in the first inning.
Sam Cranston, No. 2, scores in the 10-run first inning.
Mike Habekost, No. 8, is hit by a pitch.
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Keaton Albierti, No. 5, runs to first.
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) varsity boys baseball team scored 13 runs in the first inning on its way to an 18-0 mercy-rule win over Cape Cod Regional Tech High School on Tuesday at the high school. Before the first inning ended, 17 Vineyarders had come to the plate, recording eight hits, four walks, a hit-by-pitch, and a successful squeeze play. Complementing the offense was the pitching of sophomore Isaac Richards, who allowed three hits and struck out six in four shutout innings. The Vineyard improved to 6-5 with the win, 6-1 in the Cape and Islands League. They will play at Sturgis Charter School West on Thursday, May 9, at 4 pm.