Madison Southern hasn't had much luck against Corbin recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Eagles will challenge the Redhounds at 11:00 a.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Madison Southern barely beat Russell County the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Eagles put the hurt on the Lakers with a sharp 11-1 victory on Wednesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Eagles.
Trey Helton
| 04/29/26 @ Russell County | 3 |
| 04/21/26 vs Model | 3 |
| 03/27/26 vs Pulaski County | 3 |
| 04/28/26 @ Wolfe County | 2 |
| 04/25/26 @ Bryan Station | 2 |
| + 10 more games |
Trey Helton and Lukas Ingram made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Helton pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Ingram tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Helton has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. At bat, Helton went 2-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double, while Ingram went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Madison Southern is undefeated when Helton posts two or more runs, but 7-12 otherwise.
In other pitching news, Brantley Hankins looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Trace Halstead and Griffin Back did most of the damage at the plate: Halstead went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run, while Back went 2-for-4 with two RBI. That's the most RBI Halstead has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Henry Lester, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Madison Southern was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .424. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Russell County only posted a batting average of .160.
Wayne County typically has all the answers at home, but on Thursday Corbin proved too difficult a challenge. They blew past the Cardinals 12-5. Considering the Redhounds have won eight matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Carson Taylor looked comfortable as he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Trey Person was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Bret Estep also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Madison Southern's record now sits at 15-12. As for Corbin, their record is now 14-11.
Madison Southern might still be hurting after the 14-5 defeat they got from Corbin in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
