Myrtle extended their postseason success on Saturday against Smithville. They never let the Smithville Seminoles onto the board and left with a 15-0 win. That's more bragging rights for Myrtle, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Braiden Jordan made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over six innings pitched. Jordan has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Jordan was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Myrtle let Keaton Butler and Wes Stanton loose on the outfield. Butler went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI, while Stanton scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Ingle, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for Myrtle and bumps their season record up to 10-18. As for Smithville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine games, which is still a better percentage than their 4-19 record this season.
Myrtle does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Smithville also has no future games currently scheduled.
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