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Lions throw combined no-hitter in home win

Lions throw combined no-hitter in home win
  • PublishedMarch 29, 2022


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The Saltillo Lions hosted Harts Bluff Monday, looking to pick up their fifth win of the season. Coming off a loss in their last match to North Hopkins, the Lions were looking to get back to .500 on the season.

Jacob Sexton took the mound for Saltillo and had a great day, throwing three shutout innings. In his three innings Sexton allowed just one walk and no hits, while striking out three. 

The Lions offense got off to a great start as well, scoring a pair of runs in each of the first two innings. In the bottom of the third Saltillo took it up another notch, driving in nine runs to take a 13-run lead. 

Colby McCoy came in to finish the game, throwing a pair of shutout innings. McCoy walked two batters, but didn’t allow a hit, finishing Saltillo’s combined no-hitter.

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Saltillo scored on more run in the bottom of the fourth, pushing their lead to 14-0, before finishing the game in the top of the fifth. 

Coy Collins was the leading hitter for Saltillo, going 3-for-3 with two RBI and a double. Jacob Sexton and Gunner Tarver were right behind hime each going 2-for-3. They each drove in three runs, while Tarver also hit a home run.

Grayson Gurley had a solid day at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a pair of runs batted in. Rowdy Speir was also 1-for-2 and drove in one run.

The win was the fifth of the season for Saltillo and pushes their record to 5-5 on the year. They will be back in action Friday, with a road match against Alba-Golden. The game starts at 4:30 p.m. and coverage of the game will be provided on Front Porch News.

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Written By
Tyler Lennon

Tyler Lennon is the sports editor for Front Porch News and Chad’s Media. Previously with the Sulphur Springs News-Telegram, Lennon has now covered sports in Hopkins County for four years. He also covers the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers and has media credentials for both the Rangers and the Mavericks. On top of his writing, Lennon is also the lead play-by-play broadcaster for Chad’s Media. He has been the lead broadcaster for Sulphur Springs football, volleyball, basketball, softball, baseball and more. He is also the host of the sports talkshow Down & Out on Chad’s Media, along side Korey Hankins and Ryan Humphries. You can follow Down & Out on all social medias @Downandout903