Lee County had already won two in a row and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Union Pines Vikings a 6-0 shutout. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Yellow Jackets have posted against the Vikings since March 7, 2023.
Gavin Swann
| 03/25/25 vs Pinecrest | 3 |
| 03/07/25 vs Union Pines | 3 |
| 04/14/25 vs Pine Forest | 1 |
| 04/01/25 vs Richmond | 1 |
Not much got past Gavin Swann, who gave up just three hits and racked up eight Ks to keep Union Pines off the board. Swann also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Lee County is 7-3 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 6-9 otherwise.
At the plate, Drew Stanfield and Landon Miles did most of the damage at the plate: Stanfield went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI, while Miles went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Stanfield has become a key player for Lee County: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three RBI, but 10-12 otherwise.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Lee County lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in May of 2024.
Lee County now has a winning record of 13-12. As for Union Pines, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season.
Lee County will take on Richmond at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Raiders' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Yellow Jackets' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Union Pines does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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