RAIDERS WRAP THINGS UP BLANKING HERALDS
MYRTLE BEACH, SC- South Range let the fireworks fly in their final contest at the beach on Friday in n a dominant display of offense and pitching excellence, the Raiders cruised to a commanding 10-0 victory over St. Johns on Friday at Grant Park, thanks in large part to the stellar performance of Tyson Tarajack.
Tarajack was the catalyst for the Raiders’ success, driving in an impressive four runs on two hits throughout the game. His standout moment came in the second inning when he blasted a towering home run to right field, bringing in three runs and setting the tone for the rest of the game. In the fourth inning, Tarajack continued his offensive onslaught with a clutch RBI single, further extending the Raiders’ lead.
On the mound, Logan Baxter delivered a masterful performance, striking out 11 batters while keeping the St. Johns offense at bay. Baxter’s dominance was evident as he surrendered just six hits and no runs over five innings, showcasing his command and control on the mound.
South Range wasted no time asserting their dominance, piling on runs early in the game. Dylan Smesko started the scoring with a sacrifice fly in the second inning, followed by RBI hits from Gaven Nagy and Tarajack. The Raiders’ explosive offense proved too much for St. Johns to handle, as they struggled to contain South Range’s relentless attack.
Despite a valiant effort from St. Johs’s starting pitcher, Ryan Williams, the Raiders’ potent lineup proved to be too much to handle. Williams endured a tough outing, giving up six runs on three hits over two innings, ultimately taking the loss..
Offensively, the Raiders were firing on all cylinders, amassing 10 hits throughout the game. Tyler Wardle, Tarajack, and Nagy led the charge with two hits each, while Wardle also displayed patience at the plate, drawing two walks to keep the pressure on the St. Johns pitching staff.
Defensively, South Range was impeccable, committing no errors in the field, with Will Gehring leading the charge with 11 chances. Their sure-handedness and defensive prowess played a crucial role in preserving Baxter’s shutout performance on the mound.
For the Heralds, Ezra Campbell and Ryan Willians each had two hits in the contest, which accounted for four of the six total hits for St. John.
With this commanding victory under their belts, the South Range Raiders will look to carry their momentum into their next matchup as they prepare to take on Struthers on Monday. The Heralds will finish the day with Harbor Creek before taking on West Canada on Saturday.
