Ascension Parish's Little League baseball team delivered a commanding 2-0 victory over Clinton Baseball Association, a Mississippi-based club, in the Southwest Region Tournament. The win propelled the squad into the regional semifinal and underscored a dramatic turnaround from their earlier performance in the competition.
A historic combined no-hitter
The game featured a flawless combined no-hitter, the first of its kind at the tournament since 2019. Pitchers Liam Hohl, Cooper Suire and John Landry shared the workload, each contributing to a seamless shutout that left the opposition without a single hit.
John Landry opened the scoring with a strong four-inning outing, striking out eight batters and delivering a crucial extra-base hit that put Ascension Parish ahead 1-0. His performance set the tone for the team's aggressive approach at the plate.
Brock Percell followed with an RBI single that scored two batters after Landry's hit, extending the lead to 2-0 and sealing the win. The timely hit capitalized on the momentum generated by the pitchers' dominance.
Looking ahead to the semifinal
Ascension Parish is scheduled to meet Tulsa National from Oklahoma in the semifinal on Sunday, August 9, at 3:00 p.m. The upcoming matchup will test the team's newly refined strategy and their ability to sustain performance under tournament pressure.
The victory marks a significant milestone for the parish's baseball program, highlighting their capacity to adapt and excel after a slow start in their previous game. The team's blend of pitching precision and timely hitting positions them as a formidable contender in the regional tournament.