Baseball Recap: Fort Zumwalt East Wins Going Away Against South Callaway

After only two runs in their last contest, Fort Zumwalt East made sure to put some runs up on the board against South Callaway on Thursday. Fort Zumwalt East was the clear victor by a 13-1 margin over South Callaway. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won five matches by six runs or more so far this season.

Carter Hollingsworth

Batters Struck Out

03/27/25 @ South Callaway	3
03/22/25 vs Ladue Horton Watkins	2
05/13/24 vs Howell Central	3

Carter Hollingsworth tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024.

At the plate, Carson Topping was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with six RBI, four runs, and two doubles. He also put up a triple, which was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Travis Hill, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.

Fort Zumwalt East kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Fort Zumwalt East's win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for South Callaway, they now have a losing record of 2-3.

Looking ahead, Fort Zumwalt East will head out on the road to take on Father Tolton at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. As for South Callaway, they will host St. James at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. South Callaway is facing St. James at the right time seeing as St. James is stuck on a three-game losing streak.