The Priceville Bulldogs will head out to square off against the West Point Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Priceville was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Maryville Christian on Thursday. Priceville blew past Maryville Christian 11-1. The Bulldogs not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since March 11th.
Tyde Borden made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). He is becoming a predictor of Priceville's success: when he allows at most three hits the team is 2-1 (and 6-15 when he doesn't). Borden was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, six RBI, and two triples. Those two triples gave him a new career-high.
Gage Vaughn
| 03/27/25 vs Maryville Christian | 3 |
| 03/20/25 @ Russellville | 0 |
| 03/08/25 @ Gadsden City | 2 |
| 03/06/25 @ Brewer | 2 |
| 02/28/25 @ Shelby County | 3 |
In other pitching news, Gage Vaughn looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February.
Borden wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Tatum Sivley, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Sivley has become a key player for Priceville: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 5-15 otherwise. Brody Collins also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Meanwhile, West Point posted their closest victory since February 27th on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out Douglas 3-2.
West Point pushed their record up to 11-14 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Priceville, their record is now 8-16.
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