Mario making the call

Here's yet another tie to the Class A South Atlantic League: Washington resident and Wash High graduate Mario Seneca is working this season as an umpire in the 16-team league.

Seneca has previous affiliated-league experience but had taken a break from grind of such leagues over the last two years while attending Duquesne University's law school. To keep his skills sharp, Seneca worked Frontier League games and was easily one of its best umpires, particularly when calling balls and strikes. Here's hoping the 25-year-old makes the climb to the majors.

Seneca was on the bases last night for a game between Columbus and Savannah. Former Wild Thing reliever Travis Risser pitched a scoreless ninth inning in that one and earned his second save.