Simsboro is a perfect 6-0 against Plain Dealing since March of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Simsboro Tigers take on Plain Dealing Lions at 5:30 p.m. Plain Dealing took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Simsboro, who comes in off a win.
Simsboro is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They put the hurt on Castor with a sharp 21-11 win on Thursday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for Simsboro's hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Chris Harrell made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in February. He was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Simsboro is 5-2 when Harrell posts two or more stolen bases, but 7-9-1 otherwise.
Trevor Cook
| 03/27/25 @ Castor | 3 |
| 03/13/25 @ Rayville | 2 |
| 03/12/25 vs Weston | 1 |
| 03/03/25 vs Downsville | 1 |
| 02/28/25 vs Union Parish | 1 |
In other batting news, Trevor Cook was a standout: he scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Braylon Gipson, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Simsboro always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .638. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Plain Dealing came up short against Haynesville on Thursday, falling 11-2. The Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Plain Dealing's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Simsboro, they now have a winning record of 12-11-1.
Simsboro took their victory against Plain Dealing when the teams last played back in February by a conclusive 15-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Simsboro since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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