Pelicans
| 03/19/25 vs East Iberville | 17-7 |
| 03/17/25 @ East Feliciana | 20-0 |
| 03/14/25 vs Woodlawn-B.R. | 15-0 |
| 03/13/25 vs McKinley | 12-1 |
| 03/12/25 vs Livonia | 9-1 |
| + 4 more games |
Port Allen waltzed into their game on Wednesday with eight straight wins... but they left with nine. They were the clear victor by a 17-7 margin over the East Iberville Tigers. This was payback for the Pelicans, who suffered a 12-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Hunter Bodin made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, Port Allen got a massive performance out of Johnny Payne, who scored two runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. What's more, Payne posted two hits, the most he's had since back in February. Jack Dickinson was another key player, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Port Allen always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher in six consecutive matches.
Port Allen's victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games. As for East Iberville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Port Allen will welcome White Castle at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for East Iberville, a feisty cat fight will be fought as East Iberville Tigers challenge Woodlawn-B.R. Panthers at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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