Lytle had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Orange Grove Bulldogs, sneaking past 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Pirates have posted since May 8, 2025.
Mason Hill
| 03/06/26 vs Orange Grove | 2 |
| 03/05/26 vs Thrall | 1 |
| 03/05/26 vs Lyford | 1 |
| 02/20/26 vs Ingram Moore | 1 |
| 05/09/25 vs Industrial | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Mason Hill, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Juan Patlan also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Lytle was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .444 or higher in three consecutive games.
Lytle's record is now 9-5-1. As for Orange Grove, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-5-1 record this season.
Lytle will face off against Odem at 12:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Orange Grove, they will take on Jourdanton in a tournament on Friday.
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