Press Release

Zach Snyder Throws a No Hitter

2 nd No Hitter in School History

 

After a tight game one battle against Central Methodist University, Zach Snyder told his head coach that he wants the ball for game two.  Zach, pitching on just three days rest, took the mound there was a different look in his eyes and he was determined to pitch a quality game.  Snyder had three walks and no hits up to this point entering the 6 th inning when the games only scare happened.  A high chopper was hit over Zach's head and it was scooped up by the third basemen Andy Velarde and thrown to first just ahead of the speedy runner.  The no hitter was complete when a pinch hitter for Central Methodist struck out to end the game and secure the win for the Eagles. 

The Avila Eagles raced onto the field to congratulate Zach Snyder and history was made.  Head Coach Ryan Howard was almost in tears while talking about Snyder, "Zach has overcome three surgeries' to get to this point; he has two shoulder surgeries and a knee surgery.  I am very proud of him for sticking with the program and not giving up on his baseball career."  The Eagles will hope this inspiration will carry them through the vigorous Heart of America Conference schedule.