HENDERSONVILLE The Hendersonville High baseball team produced more than enough runs in its first turn at-bat, and senior starting pitcher Will Wacaser did the rest, tossing his first no-hitter in Tuesday evening’s 14-0, five-inning victory over visiting Portland at Drakes Creek Park.

“I felt real good,” Wacaser – an Austin Peay State University signee – said. “My command was on. When my stuff is on, I feel on top of the world. When my stuff is on, my velocity is on. It was there tonight. I felt like I threw it by a couple of people.”

Wacaser (3-1) issued one base on balls and struck out nine hitters.

“I’m proud of him,” Commando head coach Mike Hendrix said. “I couldn’t be more proud. If he pitches well, I’m a good coach.

“He went through a lot over the last year trying to find his command. He’s done a good job. I’m happy for him. I hope he keeps it going.”

Hendersonville (15-3 overall, 4-1 in District 9-AAA) erupted for seven runs in both the first and second innings.

Seniors Brandon Fuller and Jon Swindle singled in first-inning runs, and classmate Ian MacMaster and sophomore Austin Mays drove in runs with sacrifice flies.

Two errors and three walks contributed to the second-inning output. Swindle singled in another run in the second.

The Panthers (7-9, 0-5) had four baserunners – three via errors – and senior Hunter Read drew a leadoff walk in the fou

“I looked up at the scoreboard in the fourth (inning),” Wacaser said of realizing he had the no-hitter intact. “I was like, ‘that’s pretty good.’

“One of my teammates (Swindle) said, ‘you’ve got a no-hitter.’ I thought he jinxed me.”

Reach Craig Harris at charris@mtcngroup.com or at 615-575-7138. Follow him on Twitter @HarrisGNESports.

Portland              000 00 – 0 0 3

Hendersonville  770 0x – 14 7 4

Austin Graves, Brandon Tucker (2) and Kemper Dixon; Will Wacaser and Cooper Brenning, Noah Owens (4). WP – Wacaser (3-1). LP – Graves (2-3). Records: Portland 7-9 overall, 0-5 in District 9-AAA; Hendersonville 15-3, 4-1.rth inning.