Oran (4-2) soared to a 22-0 victory at Delta (1-6) on Thursday, March 28, ending the game early in five innings after inflicting the mercy rule.
Parker Bryant's stellar pitching was a highlight, as he threw four hitless innings with 10 strikeouts to earn the win.
The Eagles' offense was unstoppable, with Brenden Campbell (2-for-3, two doubles, three RBIs), Rylan Mills (2-for-3, home run, three RBIs), and Tyler Brashear (2-for-3) leading the charge. A total of 12 hits, including doubles from Kole Burger, Bryant, and Reid Hobbs, propelled the dominance.
Oran aims to keep the momentum going, traveling to Kennett (4-6) on Monday, April 1.
In a tough away game, Sikeston (0-6) fell 10-0 to St. Louis Home School. Barrett Stokes and Conner Michael notched the Bulldogs' only two hits. Brody Nall took the loss on the mound, going 4.1 innings with five earned runs allowed. Which team will be celebrating its first win of the season when Sikeston hosts New Madrid County Central (0-5) on Monday, April 1?
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