Dardanelle scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They put the hurt on the Subiaco Academy Trojans with a sharp 15-1 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Dardanelle with their most commanding win of the season.
Chase Weatherford was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Weatherford was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-5.
In other pitching news, Dardanelle got a great performance from Cash Rector as he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched.
Back at the plate, Alex Hernandez was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Blake Croft, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
The win was the third in a row for Dardanelle, bringing their record for this year to 6-12. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs per game. As for Subiaco Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season.
Dardanelle will head out on the road to take on Waldron at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Subiaco Academy, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Booneville at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Booneville will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Subiaco Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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