A.J. Ellender can bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past the South Plaquemines Hurricanes 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Patriots have posted since April 5, 2024.
Aiden Locobon
| 03/13/25 vs South Plaquemines | 7 |
| 02/28/25 vs Riverdale | 4 |
| 03/06/25 vs Fisher | 3 |
| 02/13/25 vs Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy | 1 |
Aiden Locobon made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dakota Porche, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of A.J. Ellender's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-11 when he doesn't). Bryson Fazzio was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing Three bases. while going 1-for-2.
A.J. Ellender's record is now 4-11. As for South Plaquemines, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-2 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A.J. Ellender will welcome Abbeville at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Abbeville has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.25 runs per game on average), something A.J. Ellender will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for South Plaquemines, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Thomas Jefferson at 4:00 p.m. Thomas Jefferson has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.8 runs per game on average), something South Plaquemines will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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