Ethan Jackson, Aidan Roberts, and Ryan Hastings each connected with run-scoring hits in the sixth inning to help Clay County to a 5-2 win over South Laurel.
“Ethan Jackson stepped up huge with a complete game for us on the mound,” Clay County coach Jason Smith said. “Hayden Crockett had another big home run to get us going on offense. South has a quality team so pick up a 5-2 win is huge for us. Proud of the effort from our guys today.”
The game was scoreless until the Tigers (9-6) pushed across a run in the fifth inning. They added four more runs in the top of the sixth inning before South Laurel (10-9) managed two runs in the bottom of the sixth.
Jackson dominated on the mound, pitching a complete game while limiting the Cardinals to only three hits, and two earned runs while striking out six batters.
Ayden Smith led South Laurel with a hit, two RBI, and a run scored while Hunter Bundy also had a hit, and scored once.
Ashton Garland took the loss on the mound, tossing 4 1/3 of an inning while allowing two hits, and one earned run.
