Knights
| 03/05/26 vs Leake Central | 15 |
| 03/05/26 vs Leake Central | 15 |
| 02/17/26 vs Neshoba Central | 12 |
| 03/27/26 vs Northeast Lauderdale | 10 |
| 03/24/26 @ Northeast Lauderdale | 7 |
West Lauderdale came out on top against Northeast Lauderdale on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run first inning. The Knights' pitcher stepped up to hand the Trojans a 10-0 shutout. Considering the Knights have won eight contests by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Cody Pigford made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since March 5th.
In other batting news, Xavier Thompson was a standout: he went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February. Rylan Kennedy was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
West Lauderdale always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The win made it two in a row for West Lauderdale and bumps their season record up to 10-8. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 0 runs in those games. As for Northeast Lauderdale, their loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 6-10.
Looking ahead, West Lauderdale will take on Ashville at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Northeast Lauderdale, they will venture away from home to square off against Eupora at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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