Baseball Recap: South Plaquemines' Win Ends Four-Game Losing Streak on the Road

Hurricanes

Margin (Wins)

02/14/25 vs Wright	17
03/20/25 vs Booker T. Washington	16
03/12/25 @ West Jefferson	15
03/20/25 vs Booker T. Washington	14
03/27/25 @ New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy	11

South Plaquemines's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past the New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy Bulldogs 16-5. The Hurricanes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by ten runs or more this season.

Rod Parker made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because South Plaquemines is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-6 otherwise. Parker was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 4-for-5. Parker is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dean Ancalade, who scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. South Plaquemines is 5-1 when Ancalade posts two or more runs, but 2-5 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Trevontae Williams, who scored two runs and stole five bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.

South Plaquemines kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in February of 2024.

South Plaquemines' victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-6. As for New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-10.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Plaquemines will take on Sumner at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy, they will square off against Warren Easton on Saturday.