Former New Hanover standout Blake Walston debuts MLB career

Former New Hanover standout Blake Walston debuts MLB career the 6'5 southpaw threw to 17 Dodger hitters for the first big league experince 19 hours ago Jake Eichstaedt , WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – Another Cape Fear baseball product has made it to the sport's highest level. New Hanover's Blake Walston is a big leaguer. On Tuesday, the all-time leading passer in New Hanover High history threw to batters like Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. Walston entered the game in the 3rd inning and faced 17 batters. He racked up five strikeouts, but two earned runs. Overall, he lasted 3 and 2/3's innings in his debut. The 6'5 southpaw says he was playing Blackjack at a table in Vegas when his manager gave