Converse got themselves on the board against Plain Dealing on Tuesday, but Plain Dealing never followed suit. They were the clear victor by a 16-0 margin over the Plain Dealing Lions. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wildcats.
Jaxan Vansickle
| 03/18/25 vs Plain Dealing | 5 |
| 03/10/25 vs Jena | 1 |
| 02/22/25 @ Peabody | 6 |
Eli Smith and Jaxan Vansickle were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Smith tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Vansickle tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February. At bat, Smith scored three runs while going 2-for-3, while Vansickle went 1-for-3 with two RBI. Smith is becoming a predictor of Converse's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 5-9 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Branton Snelling, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Ty Smith, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Converse always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .639. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory got Converse back to even at 9-9. As for Plain Dealing, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Looking ahead, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Converse Wildcats challenge Stanley Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on March 25th. As for Plain Dealing, they will head out to square off against Arcadia at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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