A three-run first inning, highlighted by Henry Ford’s two-run home run, staked Baylor to a commanding lead on the way to a 4-1 win over McCallie Tuesday. It was the Red Raiders’ second win over their rival in as many days and the three-game series will conclude Wednesday at McCallie.
Freshman Matt Dill threw five shutout innings, scattering four hits, striking out four and not issuing a walk. Henry Godbout and Tomas Balincius combined to close out the final two innings, allowing just one hit.
Valincius went 3-for-3 and Hunter Herndon had an RBI as Baylor out-hit the Blue Tornado 7-5. Olin Johnson was solid on the mound for McCallie, allowing four runs over five innings and striking out six.
South Pittsburg 10, Whitwell 0: Kamden Wellington pitched a no-hitter, striking out eight, and also drove in two runs to lead the Pirates. Jayden Mount went 2-for-3 with three runs scored, Luke Rector drove in three runs and Britton Case plated a pair of runs.
Sale Creek 14, Bledsoe County 0: Jakob Elrod drove in three runs, while Drew Hillian and Garrett Pickett each plated two for the Panthers, who scored at least two runs in all four of their plate appearances.