High School Boys Baseball
Lexington defeats Mount Pulaski 11-1

[April 14, 2024]    The Lexington Minutemen gave Mount Pulaski their first loss of the season on Saturday.

The Minutemen scored six runs in the bottom of the third inning off starter Landon Smith. Smith was tagged for three hits in the inning. He also walked two batters in the inning. Lexington scored runs on an error and a passed ball.

An RBI single by Franklin Wade in the top of the fourth inning made the score 6-1.

Lexington managed to put together a big sixth inning that shortened the game. Five base hits and three walks helped bring in five more runs and the ballgame ended due to the ten-run rule. Liam Smith and Carter Clark each pitched in the sixth inning as the Minutemen picked up the 11-1 win at home.

Landon Smith took the loss for Mount Pulaski. He worked three innings, allowing four hits and six runs. Only one run was earned. He struck out six and walked three.

Liam Smith worked two and one-third innings. He allowed three hits and three earned runs. He struck out three and walked one.

Carter Clark allowed two hits and two runs in the sixth inning. He walked three batters.

Mount Pulaski’s offense was very slim versus the Minutemen.

Landon Smith, Tyler Cross, Franklin Wade and Kolin Gibbs had Mount Pulaski’s only hits.

Jaxson Goodrich was the winning pitcher for Lexington.

Mount Pulaski’s record is now 12-1.

Mount Pulaski will host Riverton on Monday at 4:30 p.m.

[Teena Lowery]