Good Hope Routs Holly Pond 11-1 in Cullman County Tournament

Raiders' hot start at the plate powers them to semifinals

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:56am

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In the Cullman County Baseball Tournament, the Good Hope Raiders defeated the Holly Pond Broncos 11-1 after jumping out to an early 6-0 lead in the first two innings. Good Hope's Nash Landon pitched 2.1 innings, allowing just one hit and no runs, while Alex Lay came in relief and gave up one run over three innings. The Raiders' offense was led by Landon, who had a double and a triple that drove in three runs.

Why it matters

This win advances Good Hope to the semifinals of the Cullman County Tournament, where they will face West Point. The tournament showcases the top high school baseball teams in the area and provides an opportunity for players to showcase their skills in front of college scouts and local fans.

The details

Good Hope jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning after Carter Rutherford tripled and Nash Landon followed with a triple of his own to drive him in. Landon then scored on a passed ball. The Raiders added four more runs in the second inning, highlighted by Landon's two-run double. Holly Pond scored their lone run in the third inning on an RBI groundout by Ty Dunn, but Good Hope tacked on four more runs in the sixth to seal the 11-1 victory.

  • Good Hope scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning.
  • Good Hope scored four runs in the bottom of the second inning.
  • Holly Pond scored one run in the top of the third inning.
  • Good Hope scored one run in the bottom of the fourth inning.
  • Good Hope scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning.

The players

Nash Landon

The starting pitcher for Good Hope, he went 2.1 innings, allowing one hit and no runs while striking out five batters.

Alex Lay

The relief pitcher for Good Hope, he went three innings, allowing one run and striking out one batter.

Carter Rutherford

The leadoff hitter for Good Hope, he tripled in the first inning to start the Raiders' scoring.

Sam Hunt

The starting pitcher for Holly Pond, he went 4.1 innings and gave up seven runs, though only one was earned.

Ty Dunn

The Holly Pond player who drove in their lone run with an RBI groundout in the third inning.

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What they’re saying

“After a four-batter top of the first inning came up empty for Holly Pond's bats, Good Hope came out punching in their half.”

— Lucas Gray, Author

What’s next

The winner of the Good Hope vs. West Point semifinal matchup will advance to the Cullman County Tournament championship game on Saturday.

The takeaway

Good Hope's dominant offensive performance, led by Nash Landon's extra-base hits, propelled them to a decisive victory over Holly Pond and a spot in the Cullman County Tournament semifinals. The Raiders will look to continue their strong play as they take on West Point with a chance to reach the tournament final.