Ethan Grim, defending champ Gov. Mifflin off to a blazing start

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(Corrected to show Mifflin’s opponent was Trinity of Washington, Pa.)

Even 500 miles away from home the Gov. Mifflin Mustangs are still a tough out.

The defending Berks Conference champs got off to a big start Sunday, jumping on Trinity 12-2 in their official season opener at Myrtle Beach, S.C., where they are enjoying spring training.

Right-hander Ethan Grim struck out nine over three hitless inning and Nate Radwanski hit a three-run homer as Mifflin bolted to a 9-0 lead after three innings.

Grim walked one. Bryce Detwiler struck out four over three innings and Dylan Barrett pitched the seventh as the Mustangs shut down the Hillers of Washington, Pa., on four hits, and with just one walk. The Mustangs didn’t commit an error, either.

Mifflin is one of six Berks teams spending several days in South Carolina or Florida to prepare for the season, which officially opened Friday. Berks Catholic, Exeter, Oley Valley, Twin Valley, and Wilson also have southern trips on the schedule.

The Saints and Raiders will meet in their official opener Saturday at Myrtle Beach.

Oley’s opener is Tuesday, at home against Fleetwood. Wilson opens at home Wednesday against Boyertown. Exeter opens at home Friday against Pottsgrove.

Mifflin opens the Pennsylvania portion of its schedule Thursday at Pottsville.

The Mustangs, who won a program-record 59 games over the last three seasons, were as dominant as ever Sunday as they out-hit Trinity 11-4. Ten different players had a hit. The Mustangs had four stolen bases and drew six walks.

Junior Matt Koehler had two hits, including an RBI double. Grim, a junior, had a two-run single. Junior Travis Jenkins had an RBI triple. Junior Hunter Guigley had a two-run single and Detwiler doubled.

Mifflin finished 18-5, won its second county title in three seasons, and reached the District 3 Class 5A Tournament.