Loyd Star scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Amite County Trojans a 15-0 shutout. Considering Loyd Star has won six matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Joe Taylor looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk).
At the plate, Loyd Star let Brandon Burt and Caleb Smith loose on the outfield. Burt went 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while Smith scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Smith is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last six games he's played. Conner Cunningham was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
Loyd Star pushed their record up to 14-5 with that victory, which was their seventh straight at home. As for Amite County, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-10.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Loyd Star beat Amite County by a score of 13-0 later that day.
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