Baseball Recap: Homer Pelicans vs. Lincoln Prep Panthers
In what's become a running theme this season, Homer gave their fans yet another huge win on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Lincoln Prep Panthers with a sharp 16-1 victory. While fans of Homer might be used to big wins, the 15-run margin marked the team's biggest win yet this season.
Homer let Gage Shepherd and Joshua Willis loose on the outfield. Shepherd scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-2, while Willis scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Gregory Williams, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances.
Homer's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-4. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.8 runs per game. As for Lincoln Prep, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-8.
Homer will be playing at home against Union Parish at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lincoln Prep, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Ouachita Christian at 5:00 p.m.
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