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Erath’s Koah Copell leads off from second base. Copell delivered the game-winning hit in the bottom of the seventh inning against Newman on Saturday. (photo by Cadn Lange)

Erath Bobcats earn 10th win

As of Monday, the Erath Bobcats got their 10th win of the year and moved up to No. 4 in the Division III Non-Select power standings.
The Bobcats, winners of four straight, beat the Newman Greenies 7-6 on Saturday to improve to 10-5 overall.
The Greenies, out of New Orleans, fell to 9-6 overall.
Erath needed all seven innings to secure the win. The Bobcats were down 6-5 heading into the bottom of the seventh frame.
Erath scored two runs in its last at-bat for the win.
With one out, Landen Derouen walked, and then Jack Landry was hit by a pitch that put two runners on base.
The Bobcats advanced on passed balls to set up the game-winning runs. Derouen went to third, and Landry hustled to second base.
Tate Collins did not waste any time, knocking in Derouen to tie the game, 6-6.
Cade Francis, the next batter, was walked, which loaded the bases.
On the third pitch, Koah Copell ripped a line drive to right field that scored Landry from third base.
The Bobcats outhit Newman 10-7.
Copell had two of the 10 hits.
Erath needed three pitchers to try to cool off Newman.
Pitcher Jack Landry started the game and went 2 1/3 innings. Carson Detraz pitched 3 2/3 innings in middle relief.
Landon Lemaire homered to left field, which helped EHS tie the game 3-3 in the third inning.

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