Paxton scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 16-3 margin over the Pensacola Christian Academy Warriors. Paxton might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five games by nine runs or more this season.
Dawson Nelson made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Nelson was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Phillip Bearden and Noah Morgan did most of the damage at the plate: Bearden went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs, while Morgan scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Carson Leddon was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Pensacola Christian Academy's side, Tradley Thompson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Paxton has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-7 record this season. As for Pensacola Christian Academy, they now have a losing record at 6-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Paxton will take on Pleasant Home at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pleasant Home is coming into the matchup with four straight losses at home, meaning Paxton will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Pensacola Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Central Christian at 4:00 p.m. in Tuesday's first game. Pensacola Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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