No. 1 Pearl River Crushes Mississippi Delta With 38 Runs on 38 Hits

The Wildcats sweep the doubleheader, winning 19-5 and 19-3 with a combined 38 runs and 38 hits.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:34pm

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The No. 1 Pearl River baseball team unleashed its most explosive offensive performance of the season Saturday, erupting for 38 runs on 38 hits in a dominant doubleheader sweep of Mississippi Delta. The Wildcats claimed game one 19-5 in seven innings before rolling to a 19-3, six-inning victory in game two, including 15 extra-base hits and 8 home runs.

Why it matters

This offensive outburst showcases Pearl River's potent lineup and ability to overwhelm opponents, as they continue their strong season and assert their dominance in the conference.

The details

In the first game, Pearl River scored 12 runs in the first inning alone, setting the tone early. Coy Clements led the charge, going 3-for-5 with 4 runs and 4 RBIs, including his 20th home run of the season to tie the program record. In the second game, Chap Cook blasted 2 home runs, including a 3-run shot, and Landon Fontenelle hit a grand slam as part of a 6-run 6th inning to secure the run-rule victory.

  • The doubleheader took place on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • Game one was a 7-inning contest, while game two was a 6-inning run-rule victory.

The players

Michael Avalon

The head coach of the Pearl River baseball team.

Coy Clements

A player for Pearl River who went 3-for-5 with 4 runs and 4 RBIs in the first game, including his 20th home run of the season to tie the program record.

Chap Cook

A player for Pearl River who hit 2 home runs, including a 3-run shot, in the second game.

Landon Fontenelle

A player for Pearl River who hit a grand slam in the 6th inning of the second game.

Kyler King

A player for Pearl River who hit a 3-run home run in the second game.

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What they’re saying

“To have started so early in the morning, our BP was as focused and as good as I've seen us prepare before a game. I was proud of that and it carried over into the games. We did a really good job of extending the lead in both games.”

— Michael Avalon, Head Coach

“Last time we came up this way to play Coahoma, we hit too many fly balls. This time, the focus was to hit line drives into the middle of the field and power ground balls. We did a really good job of that today.”

— Michael Avalon, Head Coach

What’s next

Pearl River will look to continue their hot streak when they travel to Hinds for a doubleheader on Tuesday, April 15th at 3pm and 6pm.

The takeaway

Pearl River's offensive explosion against Mississippi Delta showcases their ability to overwhelm opponents and assert their dominance in the conference. With their balanced lineup and power throughout the order, the Wildcats have proven they are a force to be reckoned with this season.