After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Belle Chasse, South Plaquemines was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They blew past the East St. John Wildcats 13-7. With that win, South Plaquemines brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Rod Parker was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over 5.2 innings pitched. Parker has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Parker was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, Evan Ballay was a standout: he scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Khi Ancar, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
South Plaquemines' victory bumped their record up to 7-10. As for East St. John, they are on a 14-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-17.
South Plaquemines will head out on the road to challenge Chalmette at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Chalmette's pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so South Plaquemines' hitters will have their work cut out for them. East St. John does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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