Despite strong fight, Crimson Tide can’t top D’Arbonne Woods
Despite a 9-run deficit in the fourth inning, Minden Crimson Tide almost came all the way back, eventually falling 10-9 to D’Arbonne Woods Saturday.
Minden Crimson Tide scored eight runs in the failed comeback on a single by Landon Brewer in the sixth, a double by Brody Bower in the sixth, a wild pitch during Elliott Sheppard’s at bat in the sixth, a double by Brandon Winston in the seventh, an error in the seventh, a single by Jakobe Jackson in the seventh and a single by Bower in the seventh.
The Tide fell behind early in the loss. D’Arbonne Woods scored on a double by Fisher in the first inning, a groundout by Roberson in the first inning, a groundout by Hearn in the first inning, a error in the second inning, and a single by Roberson in the second inning.
D’Arbonne Woods opened up scoring in the first inning, when Fisher doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs.
Minden tallied five runs in the seventh inning. Winston, Brewer, Jackson and Bower powered the big inning with RBIs.
Davis took the win for D’Arbonne Woods.The fireballer surrendered four runs on 11 hits over six innings, striking out two and walking one. #22 threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.
Jackson took the loss for Minden. The pitcher went one and one-third innings, allowing seven runs on three hits.
The Tide collected 14 hits on the day. Bower, Jackson, Winston and Sheppard each managed multiple hits. Bower led with four hits in five at bats.
D’Arbonne Woods totaled nine hits in the game. Roberson, Davis and Stripling each had multiple hits. Roberson went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead D’Arbonne Woods in hits.
Early lead for Texas seals Minden’s fate
Minden Crimson Tide watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 13-1 loss to Texas High late Friday. Texas High scored on a groundout by Pilgreen and a single by Raley in the first inning.
The Minden Crimson Tide struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Texas High, giving up 13 runs.
In the first inning,Texas High got their offense started. Pilgreen grounded out, scoring one run.
Texas scored four runs in the sixth inning with their batters contributing to the big inning included Crite, Cartwright and Aured, all driving in runs in the inning.
Ross was the winning pitcher for Texas High. The ace lasted four innings, allowing three hits and one run while striking out three and walking zero. #3 and #6 entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.
Zander Rowell took the loss for Minden. Rowell surrendered five runs on six hits over two innings, striking out one and walking one.
Elliott Sheppard led Minden with two hits in three at-bats.
Texas High tallied 13 hits on the day. Cartwright, Wrightner, Raley and Ross each racked up multiple hits for Texas High.
Vikings take Tide in low-scoring affair 2-3
Both teams were strong on the mound late Thursday, but Airline Vikings was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a victory over Minden Crimson Tide late Thursday. Brody Bower started the game for the Tide and recorded 21 outs.
In the first inning, Minden got their offense started. Bower drew a walk, scoring one run.
Airline knotted the game up at one in the top of the second inning. Evan Wendrock hit into a fielder’s choice, scoring one run.
Airline Vikings pulled away for good with two runs in the third inning when Mason Morgan homered on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs.
Carter White got the start for Airline Vikings. The fireballer lasted five innings, allowing three hits and two runs while striking out seven.
Bower was on the pitcher’s mound for Minden Crimson Tide. Bower surrendered three runs on four hits over seven innings, striking out six.
Hudson Brown, Landon Brewer, Bower and Elliott Sheppard each collected one hit to lead theTide .
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