Word: catchers
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...looking to deliver a sweep for the Crimson. The shortstop got the job done, but a base running blunder prevented a lead change. O’Hara grounded to Penn shortstop Derek Vigoa, who knocked down the ball but had no play—at least until sophomore catcher Tyler Albright was waved around from second and easily gunned down, leaving the score knotted at 11. Two innings later, though, an RBI double by freshman Jeff Reynolds and a three-run homer from junior Dan Zailskas gave Harvard its second thrilling victory of the day.In an offensive slugfest that...
...Down 2-1 in the third inning, it was another freshman, Whitney Shaw, who came up big for Harvard. Her single in that frame allowed junior catcher Jessica Pledger and Bock to score the tying and winning runs...
...Jess Pledger has been between [designated hitter] and catcher,” Vertovez said. “She comes up with these clutch hits like it’s her job. She’ll come in when we need her to to get the clutch...
...Albright and O’Neill are roommates on campus, and O’Neill and O’Hara tend to room together when the team travels. The relationships come full circle on the field, where O’Hara communicates with Albright through signals, helping the catcher deal with runners on base...
...What allows a catcher who hits in the No. 5 spot to lead the team in runs? The Crimson has been getting significant production from the bottom of its order. O’Hara, who has been hitting seventh, is batting .345 on the year...