Pirates
| 04/14/26 @ Luling | 14-1 |
| 04/10/26 vs Stockdale | 10-0 |
| 04/07/26 vs Goliad | 5-4 |
| 04/02/26 vs Karnes City | 17-3 |
| 03/30/26 vs Nixon-Smiley | 9-3 |
| + 2 more games |
Poth had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.8 runs) and they went ahead and made it seven on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Luling Eagles as they made off with a 14-1 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-1 back in March.
Kason Band and Jacob Clark made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Band tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Clark pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Band has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. At bat, Band went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one stolen base, while Clark went a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI. That's the most hits Clark has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, Major Luna was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs. Those six RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lucas Trevino, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Poth always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Luling only posted an OBP of .278.
Poth's victory bumped their record up to 19-6. As for Luling, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 15 of their last 16 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-20 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Poth is set to face off against their familiar foe Nixon-Smiley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Luling will square off against rival Goliad at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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