Seymour scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Cocke County Fighting Cocks a 22-0 shutout. Considering Seymour has won four matchups by more than eight runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Drew Childress made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Childress was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
In other pitching news, Keeton McGill looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Seymour got a massive performance out of Tyler Creswell, who went 4-for-4 with five RBI, a run, and a double. Miller Elijah was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
The win (which was Seymour's third in a row) raised their record to 7-6. They've been dominating during the contests in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 14 runs. As for Cocke County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Seymour will face off against Arnold at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Seymour will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Cocke County, they are on the road again on Monday to play Maryville Christian at 5:00 p.m.
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