WACO, Texas — Starkville Little League got off to a strong start in the Southwest Regional Little League tournament, winning 7-1 over New Mexico’s Eastdale on Thursday.
Starkville pitcher Jack Northcutt started on the mound and gave up no runs and no hits through 1 1/3 innings of action before Jackson Dodds took over for the rest of the game. Dodds allowed only one run on three hits over 4 2/3 innings. The pair combined for seven strikeouts over six innings, allowing just three hits and two walks. They were aided by excellent fielding as well, as Starkville played errorless baseball.
On offense, Harrison Hallberg, Marcus Hendrix II and Taj Prater had two RBIs each, and all three drove in runs during a key four-run fourth inning that put Starkville in control. Hendrix led the team at the plate with a 2-for-3 showing.
Starkville’s next game will take place at 4 p.m. Friday against the Texas East team, Pearland Little League, which beat Arkansas 14-2 on Thursday. The game will be available for live streaming via Longhorn Network.
Other scores
Prep softball
Starkville Academy 3, Kemper Academy 2
STARKVILLE — Starkville Academy softball broke a 2-2 tie in the sixth inning to take down Kemper Academy at home Thursday.
Calliope Koiva pitched a complete game for the Volunteers, striking out 12 hitters. She also led Starkville Academy with two hits and added an RBI.
Browning Hughes also drove in a run for the Vols.
Starkville Academy will play at Pillow Academy at 6 p.m. Monday.
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