South Plaquemines scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 21-2 margin over the Landry Buccaneers.
Rod Parker was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Parker was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, South Plaquemines got a massive performance out of Evan Ballay, who went 1-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI. Dean Ancalade was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
South Plaquemines' win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-9. As for Landry, their loss was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Plaquemines will take on Belle Chasse at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. South Plaquemines is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Landry, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Eleanor McMain at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday. Landry is facing Eleanor McMain at the right time seeing as Eleanor McMain is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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