GARNER — Garner Post 232 pitcher Dylan Mitchell fired a three-hit shutout and the Nationals broke open the American Legion baseball game Tuesday, June 9, against Wilson Post 13 with six runs in the bottom of the fifth inning for the walkoff mercy run win at Garner High.
The game was part of the George Whitfield Classic that was rained out earlier this season. Garner clipped Wilson starting pitcher Jarrett Mooring for three runs, all earned, on three hits and a walk over three innings. Relievers Jarrett Warren and Brayden Parker each gave up three hits as well.
That was more than enough for Mitchell, who gave up three singles and walked two while striking out five. Catcher Hylan Wheeler went 2 for 2 for Wilson (6-4) while second baseman Easton Creech had the other Post 13 hit…