Pelham Rallies Late to Shut Out Austin

Seven-run surge in final innings leads to dominant victory over crosstown rival.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:53pm

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The Pelham High School baseball team overcame a scoreless stalemate through six innings, erupting for seven runs in the final two frames to defeat crosstown rival Austin High in a doubleheader matchup. Pelham's JP Anderson threw a complete-game shutout, scattering just three hits while his offense broke through late with a pair of big innings.

Why it matters

This win keeps Pelham in the hunt for a strong finish to the regular season, as they prepare to face off against top-ranked Spain Park in a crucial area series next week. The late-inning heroics also showcase the resilience and offensive firepower of the Pelham squad.

The details

Pelham loaded the bases in the top of the sixth inning and broke through with a two-run single from Dylan Smith and a steal of home by Andrew Petrock to take a 3-0 lead. The Panthers then tacked on four more runs in the seventh, highlighted by a two-run double from Six and a two-run homer from Petrock, to blow the game open.

  • Pelham scored seven unanswered runs in the final two innings to win 7-0.
  • The game was played on April 6, 2026.

The players

JP Anderson

Pelham's starting pitcher who threw a complete-game shutout, allowing just three hits.

Andrew Petrock

Pelham's leadoff hitter who went 2-for-3 with two RBIs, two runs scored, and a stolen base.

Dylan Smith

Pelham's cleanup hitter who delivered a key two-run single in the sixth inning to break the scoreless tie.

Six

Pelham's designated hitter who hit a two-run double in the seventh inning to extend the lead.

Garin Fitts

Pelham's second baseman who went 2-for-4 with two runs scored.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to keep battling and the runs would come. The guys really stepped up in the clutch to get this big win.”

— JP Anderson, Pelham Pitcher

What’s next

Pelham will host the No. 2 Spain Park Jaguars on Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. before game two of the area series on Thursday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Spain Park High School.

The takeaway

Pelham's late-inning offensive explosion and dominant pitching performance showcased the team's resilience and ability to win close games, setting them up for a crucial showdown with top-ranked Spain Park as they look to solidify their playoff positioning.