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VIDEO: Affton Ace Anthony Herron Shuts Out DuBourg
A scout from Jefferson College was at Friday's game with a speed gun and notebook.
Affton junior pitcher Anthony Herron led the Cougars to a 7-0 shutout over DuBourg on Friday. Affton now stands at 8-6 on the season.
Herron is playing his third year on varsity, and Coach Rob Uthoff said they're fortunate to have him back next year. He's attracting college interest already.
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"It's exciting for him and exciting for our program," Uthoff said.
Uthoff said Herron's fastball averages 86-87 MPH.
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"He throws a curve ball that drops real well. He's got a split finger fastball that he falls in love with that drops off," he said.
Herron also leads the area in batting, currently with a .643 average.
Junior Zach Fiebig hit 3 for 4 and sophomore Nick Reyering went 4 for 4 against DuBourg.
The Cougars' next game is at home against Whitfield (3-8) on Tuesday.
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