Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask South Pittsburg). They put the hurt on the Lookout Valley Yellowjackets with a sharp 14-1 win on Tuesday. The Pirates haven't had any issues with the Yellowjackets recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Kaden Baker was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season.
Jace Stone
| 03/11/25 @ Lookout Valley | 3 |
| 05/16/24 vs East Robertson | 2 |
| 05/10/24 vs Lookout Valley | 2 |
| 05/02/24 vs Whitwell | 2 |
| 04/15/24 vs Van Buren County | 2 |
In other batting news, Jace Stone was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in runs. Another player making a difference was Bailey Fults, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
South Pittsburg kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
South Pittsburg's record now sits at 3-5. As for Lookout Valley, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Coming up, South Pittsburg will be playing at home against Polk County on Thursday. South Pittsburg is facing Polk County at the right time seeing as Polk County is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Lookout Valley, they are taking a road trip to square off against Howard Tech at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lookout Valley has given up an average of 11.4 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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