Baseball Recap: Emerald's Victory on Tuesday Extends Winning Streak to Three

Vikings

Previous 3 Games

03/11/25 vs Ninety Six	10-7
03/06/25 vs Clinton	5-2
03/04/25 vs Silver Bluff	2-1

Emerald had already won two in a row and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They walked away with a 10-7 victory over the Ninety Six Wildcats. The Vikings' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Finn Howard was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. That stolen base was his first of the season.

In other batting news, Eli Swancey was incredible, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3. Beau Hite was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.

Emerald's win bumped their record up to 3-1-3. As for Ninety Six, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Emerald will host Wren at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Ninety Six, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Clinton at 5:00 p.m.