Minden Crimson Tide won two of three playoff games against Beau Chene over the weekend.
After winning the first game Thursday, the Tide lost 2-1 in the second game Friday on the final play of the game.
It was tied at one in the bottom of the eighth when Jase Stella of Beau Chene was struck by a pitch, driving in a run.
Pitching was strong on both sides. Beau Chene pitchers struck out seven while Minden sat down five.
A wild pitch put Beau Chene on the board in the bottom of the fifth.
Jaxon Smith singled, which helped Minden tie the game at one in the bottom of the sixth.
Smith took the loss for Minden. The right-handed pitcher went seven innings, giving up two runs (one earned) on two hits, striking out five and walking two.
Smith, the Tide’s number seven hitter, led the team with two hits in three at-bats.
In the third game of the series, also Friday, Crimson Tide beat Beau Chene 5-3. A single by Zander Rowell put Minden on the board in the bottom of the second. Grant Domengeaux singled after a 6 pitch at-bat, which helped Beau Chene tie the game at one in the top of the third.
In the bottom of the third, Minden broke up the tie when Jakobe Jackson hit a solo home run to left field. Then a single by Bryson Ranger followed to extend the lead to 3-1.
Rowell earned the win for the Tide. The left-handed pitcher surrendered five hits and three runs (one earned) over five and one-third innings, striking out three and walking two. Landon Brewer collected the save.
Landyn Huddleston and Rowell each collected two hits. Rowell, Ranger, Brody Bower and Jackson each drove in one run. Bower led with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. They turned one double play.
Next stop for Minden is Brusly in West Baton Rouge Parish for a three game series. Schedule is 6 p.m. Friday, April 26, 11 p.m. Saturday, April 27 and 2 p.m. Saturday if needed. Games will be broadcast on 104.5 KBEF and online at kbef.com.
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