Smiths Station splits twinbill with Auburn to keep playoff hopes alive
WTVM M-F 11-11:30 Syncbak - VOD - clipped version By Dave Platta | April 16, 2021 at 12:49 AM EDT - Updated April 16 at 12:49 AM
AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - The Smiths Station Panthers kept their AHSAA playoff hopes alive with a doubleheader split with the Auburn Tigers on Thursday night at Tiger Field. Auburn won the first game 6-1, while the Panthers took the nightcap 8-0.
The Tigers never trailed in the opener, scoring twice in the first inning. Will Turner was 3-for-4 with two runs scored, while Ryan Austin was 2-for-4 with a homer and four RBI.
Central powers past Smiths Station to clinch series
WTVM M-F 11-11:30 Syncbak - VOD - clipped version By Dave Platta | April 8, 2021 at 11:52 PM EDT - Updated April 8 at 11:52 PM
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - The Central Red Devils opened up a six run lead in the first two innings and never looked back, posting a 16-5 win over the Smiths Station Panthers on Thursday night at Panther Field to clinch a sweep in the AHSAA 7A-Area 4 series.
Brody Capps set the pace with a two-run single in the first, part of a 3-for-4 performance that saw him drive in three runs and score twice.