Shepherd was not the first on the board on Saturday, but they got there more often. They came out on top against the Lee Ganders by a score of 8-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Pirates.
Landen Dellinger made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Dellinger was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Those two runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Cyrus Martinez and Paul Jimenez did most of the damage at the plate: Martinez went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI, while Jimenez scored a run while going 2-for-2. The dominant performance also gave Jimenez a new career-high in doubles (two). Marshall Reeves was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Pirates
| 03/08/25 @ Lee | 39.3% |
| 02/20/25 vs Centerville | 38.1% |
| 03/06/25 @ Sterling | 27.3% |
| 03/01/25 @ Cleveland | 25% |
| 02/17/25 @ Hardin | 16% |
Shepherd was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Shepherd now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Lee, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Shepherd will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Tarkington at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lee, they will square off against Nederland at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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