Baseball Recap: Pensacola Triumphs

Pensacola was handed an 18-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Laurel Hill Hoboes, sneaking past 14-13. The high-scoring effort was just what the Tigers needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.

Anthony Lubischer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up five earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was even better at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.

Conner Broussard

Runs Batted In (Career)

03/09/26 vs Laurel Hill	4
02/16/26 @ L.E.A.D. Academy	3
03/02/26 vs East Hill Christian	2
02/23/26 @ Williamson	2
03/02/26 vs East Hill Christian	1

In other batting news, Pensacola got a massive performance out of Conner Broussard, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and one run. Those four RBI gave Broussard a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ian Ross, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.

Pensacola was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Laurel Hill only posted a batting average of .259.

Pensacola's record is now 11-1. As for Laurel Hill, their loss dropped their record down to 1-11.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Pensacola will head out to square off against Murphy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.64 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Laurel Hill, they will venture away from home to face off against Paxton at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.