Pike County scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 17-9 margin over the Elba Tigers. Winning may never get old, but Pike County sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Keldon Singleton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Singleton was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-5. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Michael Gabel and Ben Patterson did most of the damage at the plate: Gabel scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4, while Patterson scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Daniel Collins was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with four RBI and a run.
Pike County's win ended a seven-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-15. As for Elba, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-12.
Pike County will be playing in front of their home fans against Abbeville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Elba does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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