A Doubleheader for the Ages
Summerville American Legion Post 21 completed a two‑game sweep of Horry Legion Baseball, posting a 3‑0 victory in the opener and a 9‑7 win in the nightcap, a result that lifts the team to 5‑4 overall and 4‑3 in the Coastal League.
In the first game, right‑hander Cooper Gaskins turned in a commanding performance, allowing just four hits over seven innings while striking out six, and the offense capitalized with a timely RBI single from Daniel Schenk and two runs driven in by Jeremiah Alford.
The second contest began with Horry taking a 3‑1 lead, but Summerville answered with a four‑run third inning sparked by a triple from Garrett Blankenship and RBIs from Preston Maloy, who earned the win, and Brady Coryell, who sealed the game with a save.
The rally was fueled by a collective effort at the plate, as Jeremiah Alford, Nathan Good and Zachary Welch each collected two hits, while the pitching staff, including Logan Cook and Diego Patrick, combined for a one‑hitter with four strikeouts earlier in the series.
With the victories, Summerville climbs to third place in the league, while Florence sits atop at 4‑1, setting the stage for upcoming matchups against Manning and Beaufort that could reshape the standings.