While South Davidson's win against Albemarle wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Wildcats sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over the Bulldogs on Tuesday. The win continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won four in a row.
Dallas Mantz
| 03/03/26 vs Albemarle | 10 |
| 03/10/25 @ North Rowan | 9 |
| 03/21/25 @ Lexington Senior | 8 |
| 02/28/25 @ Albemarle | 8 |
| 02/25/26 @ Salisbury | 3 |
Dallas Mantz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and not a single walk). Those ten strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dalin Johnson, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2025.
South Davidson's victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Davidson will take on East Davidson at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Albemarle, they will challenge Bradford Prep at 6:00 p.m. on the 11th.
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