Both teams were strong on the pitcher’s mound Thursday, but Piedmont Varsity Wildcats defeated Deer Creek Antlers Varsity 3-2. Piedmont Varsity Wildcats pitchers allowed just six hits to Deer Creek Antlers Varsity.
Piedmont Varsity Wildcats fired up the offense in the first inning.
Caleb Lunnon was the winning pitcher for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats. Lunnon lasted four innings, allowing three hits and zero runs while striking out three and walking zero. Dalton Hampton and Jakeb Koop entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. Koop recorded the last four outs to earn the save for Piedmont Varsity Wildcats.
Brady Hamilton took the loss for Deer Creek Antlers Varsity. Hamilton allowed one hit and one run over two innings, striking out two and walking zero.
Piedmont Varsity Wildcats socked one home run on the day. Logan Hill put one out in the second inning.
Hill led Piedmont Varsity Wildcats with two hits in three at-bats.
Brett McComas went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Deer Creek Antlers Varsity in hits.