Baseball Recap: Purnell Swett Wins Going Away Against Heide Trask

Rams

Margin (Wins)

03/12/25 @ Douglas Byrd	27
04/02/25 vs Douglas Byrd	21
04/21/25 vs Heide Trask	10
04/16/25 vs Hoke County	10
03/26/25 @ Seventy-First	10

Purnell Swett won the last time they faced Heide Trask and things went their way on Monday too. The Rams put the hurt on the Titans with a sharp 11-1 victory. Considering the Rams have won seven matchups by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Purnell Swett got a great performance from Jaythan Locklear as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over six innings pitched. Locklear also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because the Rams are undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 7-10 otherwise.

On the hitting side, Mason Brewer was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Purnell Swett's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 8-9 when he doesn't). Chandon Sanderson was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

Purnell Swett now has a winning record of 11-10. As for Heide Trask, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Purnell Swett will take on Seventy-First at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Rams are facing the Falcons at the right time seeing as the Falcons are stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Heide Trask, they will face off against Pender at 7:00 p.m. on the 29th.