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| 03/10/26 - Home | 20-19 W |
| 03/12/25 - Away | 12-15 L |
| 02/14/25 - Home | 10-6 W |
| 03/03/22 - Home | 17-18 L |
| 02/18/22 - Away | 6-8 L |
| 04/20/21 - Home | 10-4 W |
Houston County had lost four straight, but after bumping their record up to 2-5 on Tuesday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Pike County Bulldogs, sneaking past 20-19. The high-scoring effort was just what the Lions needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
John Dorsey was a standout: he got on base in all six of his plate appearances with six stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. Those RBI were his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Nolan Fair, who got on base in five of his six plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI.
Houston County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .654. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
As for Pike County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game on Saturday (ten), they still had to take the loss.
On Pike County's side, Reid Price was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Price has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Daniel Collins was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with five stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. Isaiah Pittman was another key player, earning three runs and five stolen bases.
Looking ahead, Houston County will host Ashford at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Pike County, they have already played their next contest, a 23-0 defeat against Straughn on the 12th.
