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Pitcher takes share of top spot in Tracy High record books.

On Wednesday, the Tracy High senior pitched five scoreless innings against the Lodi Flames as the Bulldog batters overcame a 2-0 deficit to take the 4-2 win. Maddox, one of Tracy’s regular relievers, gets credit for the win, his ninth of the season. He now shares the top spot in the Tracy High record books with Danny Auchard, who pitched for nine wins in 1988, for most single-season wins.

Maddox said he used to think those kinds of records were only for starting pitchers.

“I was surprised I would reach eight this year,” he said. “I thought I’d just come in and mop up like last year.”

As junior Maddox didn’t start in any games, and he was credited with one win and one loss. He has started in five games this year, but more often comes in when starting pitchers begin to struggle.

His win Wednesday also makes Maddox the leader of the San Joaquin Athletic Association in wins this season, and his 2.528 earned run average is the fourth-lowest in the league. First is fellow Tracy reliever Kyle Moses, who has given up no earned runs this year.

Maddox got a share of the record after pitching 36 innings for the Bulldogs this year. Starting pitcher Daniel Heefner, ERA 2.697, has the most innings pitched at 36.1. Auchard pitched 68.3 innings to get his record.

Head coach Vic Alkire said that at this point in the season the team knows where each of the seven pitchers on the team will do well. Maddox is the one the coaches call on relatively early in the game if the starter has given up too many walks or runs.

“Maddox is always going to be there in that role,” Alkire said. “That’s where he’s good.”

When asked about his role as one of the team’s reliable relievers, Maddox won’t claim too much of the credit for wins like Wednesday’s.

“I give all credit to the defense,” he said. “I’m not out there by myself, and everyone hits when I’m pitching.”

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written by lolsup , May 01, 2008

seriously.. enough with the records, its just another poor excuse for Tracy High to appear better than anyone else.

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written by laura , May 01, 2008

Congratulations Bret, it is well deserved! I am so proud of you; you have come so far this year!

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written by newsflash , May 01, 2008

If West High had its very own statistician to keep feeding the TP stories, they'd have some records, too.

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written by Fed Up , May 02, 2008

Hey newsflash did you just volunteer to be the team statistician for West High? Way to step up and help solve a problem instead of just whining.

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written by lolsup , May 02, 2008

If the focus was more on what the team was doing rather than pointless records that were probably made up then I wouldn't be saying anything, it's clear they are a successful baseball team, but feeding this random information to make tracy high seem better than west high is just immature. Btw fedup, you came up with a great idea, sounds like you should volunteer too, but you won't because your a Tracy high fan who's tired of West asking for a little more respect than what they are getting.

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written by Get over it , May 02, 2008

Why is it always a West / Tracy thing? I know kids on both teams and cheer for them all. It is not the kids fault that Tracy has a long history and some of the boys are having a record breaking year. Both teams are having a great season and should be cheered on! Congratulations Bret and keep up the great work!

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written by Fed Up , May 02, 2008

His win Wednesday also makes Maddox the leader of the "San Joaquin Athletic Association" in wins this season, and his 2.528 earned run average is the fourth-lowest in the league. First is fellow Tracy reliever Kyle Moses, who has given up no earned runs this year.

Lolsup, Not just a Tracy High record a San Joaquin Athletic Assoc. record West can achieve that too and if they do the Tracy Press will report it no need to be jealous of a players accomplishments.

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written by P.B. , May 02, 2008

This is a great article. We need to focus on the young men and their accomplishments. No matter what school they play for, in OUR town. What is great about Tracy high schools, is you can root for all of the teams. Most of these boys, came through Babe Ruth or Little League, in town. As a coach, I love to hear about the boys, I have watched or coached over the years. Keep up the great year.

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written by Great Job , May 02, 2008

This is a nice article about a kid who pitches well and it getting recognition for it. SO instead of all of your negative comments about school and statistics, why not just congratulate the pitcher on a job well done? Bret, EXCELLENT WORK! Congratulations.

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written by Baseball Fan , May 02, 2008

We lost a great baseball coach/player/fan this week. George "Bee" Mandish, a great coach and a person who loved baseball. He was my first coach 63 years ago. I was 6 years old at the time. He taught me how to play the game, but also to respect the game and the accomplishments of other players. I played at Tracy High, but we are so lucky to have two great schools, and two great sports programs. Support them both.

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written by Rico , May 02, 2008

good job --where is the Bret's Bobblehead

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written by BB Coach , May 02, 2008

Great job Bret! Keep it up and good luck in playoffs.

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written by Great WOrk.. , May 03, 2008

Hey it is a great Accomplishment...But how come this guy doesn't start the game...Don't you think he deserves that...but no start someone else they get roughed up and he comes in and pitches good..Just an idea

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written by ttzwick , May 03, 2008

Bret ROX!!!!

Good luck in the playoffs. Can't wait to see you break that record. I need my Bret bobblehead!!!!!!