Odem lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Mathis, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's game. Odem was the clear victor by a 7-1 margin over Mathis on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Owls, who have now won five contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Chaise Ford was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). That's the fewest earned runs he has allowed since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one triple and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2024.
Payton Simmons
| 03/21/25 vs Mathis | 3 |
| 04/23/24 vs Aransas Pass | 2 |
| 04/05/24 @ Aransas Pass | 2 |
| 02/27/24 @ Premont | 2 |
| 03/11/25 vs Kaufer | 1 |
In other batting news, Payton Simmons was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Eric Swisher, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Odem always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mathis only posted an OBP of .280.
Odem is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season. Mathis is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-11.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Odem is set to face off against their familiar foe George West at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Mathis will take on rival Aransas Pass at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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