Port Allen got themselves on the board against East St. John on Thursday, but East St. John never followed suit. They put the hurt on the East St. John Wildcats with a sharp 16-0 win. The high-scoring effort was just what the Pelicans needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Hunter Bodin was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Bodin was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Port Allen got a massive performance out of Jack Dickinson, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one double. James Fontenot was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double.
Port Allen kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2024.
Port Allen now has a winning record of 1-0-1. As for East St. John, their loss was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Port Allen will be taking part in a tournament against Avoyelles at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for East St. John, they will be playing at home against Liberty Magnet at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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