Big inning lifts Cavaliers past Triton

by | May 22, 2021 | Articles, Triton

Ross Stevens connects for a 3-run homer for the Hawks in the third.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Triton had a 4-3 lead at Southern Lee on Friday night with the help of a 3-run homer by sophomore Ross Stevens in the third inning before the Cavaliers came back for a 9-4 win.

The hosts scored six times in the sixth inning.

The outcome followed a 10-6 Southern Lee road win over the Hawks on Tuesday night and gave the Cavaliers a regular-season sweep of the Hawks.

Triton slipped to 3-5 overall and 1-3 in the Tri-County Six 3-A Conference going into a league game at Union Pines on Monday at 7 p.m.

Southern Lee improved to 4-2 overall and 3-1 in the league.

Ross Stevens is welcomed at the plate after a 3-run homer.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Payden Crews heads to first on a base hit for the Hawks.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Ethan Glover pitched five innings for the Hawks.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Xander Johnson follows through on a double before scoring on a balk.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Trent McBurnett pitched a complete game for host Southern Lee.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

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