It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Tecumseh ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past the Luther Lions 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Savages have posted since April 25, 2024.
Caleb Sparks was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed 8.1 innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
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Sparks wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Zant Shirey, who went 1-for-5 with three RBI and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave Shirey a new career-high. Wyatt Dodgion also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Tecumseh's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-7. As for Luther, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-3.
Looking ahead, Tecumseh will head out to face off against Pauls Valley at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Tecumseh is facing Pauls Valley at the right time seeing as Pauls Valley is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Luther, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 5-1 victory against McLoud on the 27th.
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