American Legion playoffs
Wilmington 9 Jacksonville 2
Wilmington Post 10 took one step closer to the state tournament with a 9-2 win a three-game sweep over Jacksonville Post 265 at White Oak High School on Tuesday night.
Donovan Francis paced the lineup with two home runs, while Josh Rogers turned in a strong performance on the mound with eight innings pitched. Trey Croom threw the ninth to close out the victory.
Post 10 awaits the winner of the Brunswick vs. Whiteville series.
Whiteville 6 Brunswick County 4
After jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first, Whiteville played from behind for most of the ballgame until a late rally sparked a four-run comeback and 6-4 win at South Brunswick High School.
Brunswick County evened the score and jumped out to a 4-2 cushion behind Randy Clark’s effort on the hill until Whiteville battled back late in the game.
Jake Shumate had three hits, three RBIs and tossed two shutdown innings in the eighth and ninth to seal the win.
With the series tied at two games apiece, Post 137 and Brunswick County will play in a decisive game five on Wednesday night in Whiteville.
Coastal Plain League
Columbia Blowfish 6 Wilmington Sharks 3
