Baseball Adds Three Wins

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The Pirates jumped to a quick lead in the first inning with a Blaydon Plain 3-run home run. Three Pirates had a multi-hit game—John Smith had two doubles and two RBI, Plain had two hits with four RBI, and Michael Young had two hits and two runs scored on the day. Carter McCulley continued his run with a two RBI double and two more runs scored of his own.

On the mound, Quin Spalding got the start and went three innings, striking out four and allowing two unearned runs. The bullpen was great with a combination of arms that included Brett Nestande, Matthew Thompson, Tucker Jackson, Hunter Pankey, and Jake Crews. They combined to strike out five batters and allow only one unearned run on four hits. 

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The offense had a day and picked up a run-rule win over Northwest Shoals, scoring 10 runs in five innings. John Smith, Carter McCulley, and Blaydon Plain combined for eight RBI's. Smith's three RBI's came on one swing that was a 3-run homerun to right field. McCulley had a 2-hit day, that included a triple and scored two runs. Plain also had a triple and a single on his 3-RBI day. Carson Hepworth also had a multi-hit day, that included a double and two runs scored.

The Pirates recorded their second shutout of the year behind Josiah Glodfelter. Glodfelter threw a complete game (5 innings), striking out three and only allowing three hits. He moves to 3-0 on the year and continues to give the Pirates a chance to win every time he steps on the mound. 

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Once again, the Pirates were led by John Smith offensively. Smith had three at-bats and hit three doubles, scoring three runs. Jackson Hiatt and Jay Murdock each had two hits and two RBI's on the day to help the Pirates in the 1-run victory. Carter McCulley had another two RBI day that included a double and a run scored.

On the mound, Julian Mlodzinski battled hard during his five innings. He struck out seven batters and only allowed two hits and two earned runs. Tucker Jackson recorded the six out save. He struck out four batters and only allowed two hits in his work.