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Jake Manning goes yard for the grand salami
Photos by Kyle Thornton

Tigers step up play

By Michael Butler

The Tallassee baseball Tigers have now won four straight and five of their last seven after a slow start to 2021. And the timing is right with pivotal area games ahead.

Tallassee (7-11-1) opened up the area slate - or the second season - with a sweep of Brewbaker Tech last week. The Tigers won 11-0 in five innings on Thursday at Southside Field and 9-5 on Friday in Montgomery.

Jacob Dantro got the win and shutout on Thursday going the distance striking out eight and walking two. Hunter Timmerman led the way at the plate going 3-for-3 with three RBIs.

On Friday, Jacob Ingram picked up the victory on the mound not allowing a run in an inning of work with two strikeouts and a walk. Ethan Stevenson had two hits and three runs driven in.

On Senior Day Monday, THS avenged an opening day loss to Lee with a 14-2 rout at Southside in just five innings.

Senior Jake Manning ignited the home crowd with a grand slam that put the 10-run rule in effect. It was the first homerun of his career. Fellow senior Jacob Dantro pitched two no-hit scoreless innings with four strikeouts and two walks.

Manning celebrates his Senior Day moment with teammates

Clayten Gough was 4-for-4 with four RBIs. Elijah Bridgman was 2-for-2 with two walks, three runs scored and an RBI. Mason Stewart added two hits, a walk and an RBI.

The Tigers have scored 50 runs during the four-game win streak.

Tallassee returns to area play at Pike Road on Thursday at 6 p.m. The two will play again in Tallassee on Friday at 4:30. The Tigers and Patriots are tied atop the area standings at 2-0.

*Jake Manning Senior Day Grand Slam

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Adam Clayton with seniors (left to right): Jacob Dantro, Jacob Ingram, Jake Manning and Ethan Stevenson