South Decatur not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 15, 2024 (when they won 12-0). They were the clear victors by an 11-0 margin over the Shawe Memorial Hilltoppers. With that victory, the Cougars brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
JP Scudder
| 04/17/25 vs Edinburgh | 13 |
| 04/23/25 @ Shawe Memorial | 12 |
| 04/10/25 @ Southwestern | 8 |
| 04/15/25 @ Greensburg | 2 |
JP Scudder made a splash while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. South Decatur is 2-1 when Scudder posts eight or more strikeouts, but 1-2 otherwise. Scudder was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one triple. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Grady Scudder was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Corey Nugent was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs.
The win was the third in a row for South Decatur, bringing their record up to 3-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Shawe Memorial, their defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Decatur will challenge Waldron at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Shawe Memorial, they will take on Henryville at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games the Hornets have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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