Lytle took an 11-run loss the last time they faced off against Odem, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Pirates skirted past the Owls 4-3. The win was familiar territory for the Pirates, who have now won four matchups in a row.

Weston Jackson
| 03/06/26 vs Odem | 11 |
| 04/08/25 @ Cotulla | 7 |
| 02/20/26 vs Long Creek | 6 |
| 04/17/25 vs Crystal City | 6 |
| 03/15/25 @ Somerset | 4 |
Weston Jackson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was his first of the season.
Jackson wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mason Hill, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.
Lytle's victory bumped their record up to 10-5-1. As for Odem, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-6-1.
Looking ahead, Lytle will square off against London at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last three games London has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Odem, they will be taking part in a tournament against Lyford at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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