After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Port Gibson brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They were the clear victor by a 16-3 margin over the South Pike Eagles. The victory was just what Port Gibson needed coming off of a 15-2 defeat in their prior game.
Michael Evans made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Evans was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Port Gibson got a massive performance out of Raphael Neal, who went 2-for-5 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base. Centrell Hedrick was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Port Gibson's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-13. As for South Pike, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Port Gibson beat South Pike by a score of 16-1.
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