Shaw had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-run drubbing they dealt Sumter County on Thursday. The Raiders' pitcher stepped up to hand the Panthers a 16-0 shutout. The Raiders haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Jordan McGee made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Otis Stephens
| 03/19/26 @ Sumter County | 4 |
| 03/10/26 vs Hardaway | 2 |
| 02/24/26 vs Sumter County | 2 |
| 02/13/26 @ Marion County | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Kendrick | 2 |
In other batting news, Otis Stephens was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kingston Long, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Shaw always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive contests.
Shaw's record is now 11-6. As for Sumter County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Shaw will head out to challenge Carver at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 8.7 runs per game this season. As for Sumter County, they are taking a road trip to take on Spencer at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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