St. Andrew's Episcopal hasn't had much luck against Lamar recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The St. Andrew's Episcopal Saints will host the Lamar Raiders at 6:00 p.m. St. Andrew's Episcopal is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.
St. Andrew's Episcopal gave up the first runs on Saturday, but they didn't let that get them down. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 win over Pearl.
John William Walker made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Marco Leflore, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
St. Andrew's Episcopal kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least ten hits in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Lamar came up short against Jackson Prep on Saturday and fell 10-7. The loss continues a trend for the Raiders in their matchups with the Patriots: they've now lost four in a row.
Ty Herrington made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Brody Mayatt, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
St. Andrew's Episcopal pushed their record up to 4-1 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Lamar, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-2.
St. Andrew's Episcopal's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's contest. St. Andrew's Episcopal has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Lamar, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will St. Andrew's Episcopal continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
