Lewisburg had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past the Starkville Yellowjackets 9-3. The result was nothing new for Lewisburg, who have now won 11 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Cayden Baker tossed a big game, tossing 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lewisburg let Caden Nelson and Austin Hannigan loose on the outfield. Nelson scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Hannigan scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Andrew Hendrichovsky, who scored two runs and stole a base.
On Starkville's side, Tyson Knox and Jonas Coleman stepped up to the plate in a big way. Knox scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Coleman scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Starkville was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lewisburg only hit a.
The win was the third in a row for Lewisburg, bringing their record for this year to 23-8. As for Starkville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 14-15.
As of now, neither Lewisburg nor Starkville have any future games scheduled.
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