Baseball Recap: South Lafourche Tarpons vs. Booker T. Washington Lions
South Lafourche scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Booker T. Washington Lions with a sharp 26-1 win. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Jacob Pierce made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Pierce was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other pitching news, Kooper Worley looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Max Vedros was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with four runs, four RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Dane Danos, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and a triple.
The win made it two in a row for South Lafourche and bumps their season record up to 10-12. As for Booker T. Washington, their loss dropped their record down to 6-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Lafourche's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Bourgeois at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Booker T. Washington will take on Warren Easton at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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