Pickens County extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 14 on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-5. They lost 18-0 to the South Lamar Stallions. The Tornadoes were not able to make up for their loss to the Stallions from their previous meeting back in March of 2025.
As for South Lamar, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For South Lamar's part, Thacker Richards and Max Wright made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Richards tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Wright tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Richards got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one double, while Wright went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That double marked the first that Richards has hit this season.
In other batting news, Mason Hardin was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. South Lamar is undefeated when Hardin posts two or more runs, but 1-2 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Kye Crimm, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pickens County will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Pickens Academy at 3:30 p.m. on the 31st. As for South Lamar, they will challenge Bibb County at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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