Newman Smith downs Lions in baseball
March 26, 2009

Herald-Banner Staff

CARROLLTON -- All nine starters had hits during Newman Smith’s 10-2 district baseball victory over the Greenville Lions on Tuesday night.

The Trojans, who stayed undefeated in District 10-4A play at 4-0, finished with 11 hits including two each from Ryan Lamb and Tyler Mapes. Brandon Mims also homered.

Greenville managed four hits off Newman Smith pitcher Michael Howard, who walked five and struck out five.

Wade Prigmore drove in both Greenville runs in the third inning with a double. Rafael Sanchez, N.J. Mason and Chase Wofford also singled for the Lions.

Ethan Hackney, who walked three and struck out four, took the loss. Kevin Long struck out two in an inning of relief.

The Lions remained winless in district play at 0-4.

District 10-4A baseball
Greenville 002 000 0 --2 4 6
Newman Smith 030 007 x --10 11 0

WP: Michael Howard, 4 hits, 2 runs, 2 ERs, 5 BBs, 5 Ks.
LP: Ethan Hackney, 8 hits, 7 runs, 3 ERs, 3 BBs, 4 Ks in 5 IP; relieved by Kevin Long 3 hits, 3 runs, 0 ERs, 0 BBs, 2 Ks in 1 IP.

Leading hitters
G: Rafael Sanchez 1-3, 1 run; Wade Prigmore 1-3, 2B, 2 RBIs; N.J. Mason 1-2, Chase Wofford 1-2, 1 run.
NS: Brandon Mims 1-4, HR, 3 RBIs; Ryan Lamb 2-4, 2 RBIs; Tyler Mapes 2-4, 1 RBI; Derek Chinnock 1-4, 1 RBI; Jorge Marin 1-3, 2B, 1 RBI; Daniel Kemp 1-4, Michael Howard 1-3, 1 RBI; Tommy Jehli 1-3, 2 runs; Joey Higgins 1-3, 2 runs.

Record: G 0-4, district.

Next game: R.L. Turner at Greenville, 7 p.m. Friday.