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Justin Perreault throws a pitch during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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Ben Teel reaches second during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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John Hall scores a run during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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Josh Hall celebrates after stealing a record setting base during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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Josh Hall celebrates his record setting stolen base during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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Crawford Doyle runs for third during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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Daniel Patton throws the ball during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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Evan Lemak looks to throw the ball during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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The Homewood Patriots defeated Minor during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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Josh Hall steals second during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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Josh Hall steals third base during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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Josh Hall takes his stolen base during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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The Patriots watch the game during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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Will Hall attempts a bunt during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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Josh Hall hits a bunt during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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Josh Hall gets out at home during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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The Homewood Patriots cheer during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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Ben Teel rounds third base during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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Justin Perreault pitches the ball during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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Daniel Patton throws to first during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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Josh Hall steals second during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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Ben Teel throws the ball during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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The Homewood Patriots cheer for Josh Hall during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
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Josh Hall grabs the second base after stealing his 212th career base during a Class 6A first round playoff game between Minor and Homewood on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Homewood High School.
HOMEWOOD -- The Homewood High School baseball team did what it was supposed to do on Friday evening.
The Patriots swept Minor, 16-0 and 15-3, in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs at Homewood High.
"We came into the game and we felt like this was a series we were supposed to win," said Homewood head coach Lee Hall. "I thought we approached it in a very businesslike manner and took care of business to put us in the next round."
The highlight of the evening was leadoff hitter and center fielder Josh Hall notching the all-time stolen base record in high school baseball history, swiping his 212th base in the second inning of the first game.
Read about Josh Hall’s journey here.
“I never thought this day would come,” said Josh Hall. "It's a pretty awesome feeling. I wanted to get it done early in this game and luckily I did."
The Patriots breezed through the first game, winning 16-0. They scored three in the first thanks to run-scoring hits from Daniel Patton and Crawford Doyle.
Homewood began pouring it on in a seven-run third inning, as Minor cycled through multiple pitchers, searching for one that could put the ball in the strike zone consistently. The Patriots scored their seven runs on just three hits. Josh Hall went 2-for-2 with two runs scored and four stolen bases. Michael Kash and Ben Teel each drove in two runs.
Justin Perreault pitched all five innings, allowing just two hits and no runs while striking out 10.
In the second victory, a 15-3 win, Teel began the scoring with an RBI single and Evan Lemak hit a sacrifice fly later in the inning, as the Patriots took a 2-0 lead. The Patriots notched three more in the second and three runs in the third, as Sam Dantone led off that third frame with a home run over the left field fence. Teel went 3-for-3 at the plate with a double and three RBIs in the game. Josh Hall had an inside-the-park home run, scored four runs and stole five bases, giving him nine swipes on the evening.
Teel got the start on the mound and allowed two runs in three innings. Hunter Keim pitched four innings of relief to finish it off.
With the win, Homewood will face the winner between Gardendale and McAdory in the second round next weekend. The two teams play Game 3 on Saturday at 1 p.m. after splitting two games on Friday.
