It may have taken ten innings to finish the job, but Switzerland County ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the Christian Academy Warriors 4-2. That's more bragging rights for the Pacers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jackson Sparks was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Sparks was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all six of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one double. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Switzerland County let Braxton Eaglin and Madden Peelman run wild. Eaglin scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Peelman scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
Switzerland County has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 8 runs this season. As for Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Switzerland County will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on South Ripley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The matchup will give the Pacers their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Christian Academy, they will hit the road for the first time this season to square off against Christian Academy-Louisville at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
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