After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Vardaman, Strayhorn was happy to have turned things around on Friday. Everything went their way against the Potts Camp Cardinals as Strayhorn made off with a 17-0 win. With that victory, the Mustangs brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
KK O'Neal looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Strayhorn is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 3-8 otherwise.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Aiyden Saulsberry, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Strayhorn's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 4-2 (and 1-7 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Trevor Bateman, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Strayhorn was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Mustangs
| 03/28/25 @ Potts Camp | 17-0 |
| 03/27/25 @ Vardaman | 1-16 |
| 03/25/25 vs Potts Camp | 16-0 |
| 03/22/25 @ Tupelo Christian Prep | 2-12 |
| 03/21/25 @ Washington | 6-16 |
Strayhorn's win ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-9. As for Potts Camp, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.
Strayhorn will venture away from home to take on Biggersville at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Potts Camp, they will welcome Horn Lake at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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