York helps Wildcats power past Pine Bluff 13-5

PINE BLUFF — If the last two games are any type of indicator, El Dorado’s Sam York looks to be heating up for the stretch run.

A day after picking up three hits at Benton, the senior went 4-for-4 with five RBIs to lead El Dorado past Pine Bluff 13-5 Friday in a 5A South tilt.

York, who has signed with Hill College in Texas, had four singles and a double while scoring twice for the Wildcats (9-6, 7-4).

Against Benton on Thursday, York was 3-for-3 with a double, two walks and an RBI.

Leading 4-2 at the end of the first, the Wildcats scored single runs in the second, third and fifth innings along with a threerun fourth to extend their lead to 10-2.

Mitchell Polk went 3-for-4 with three singles and drove in three runs for the Wildcats, who had 12 hits.

Holden Lowry went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBIs. He also scored three runs.

Jake Webster-Moore, Peyton Howard and Paxton Strong all had singles with Howard adding an RBI in the win. WebsterMoore also stole two bases.

Jonah Davis walked twice and had an RBI for El Dorado.

Polk combined with three relievers on a five-hitter to pick up the win.

A sophomore, Polk walked two and struck out five over three innings. He allowed two runs and one hit.

Ethan Darden followed by working 2 1/3 innings. He gave up three hits and two runs with one walk and four strikeouts.

Daniel Roblee worked 1 1/3 innings, giving up one hit and one run with two walks and three strikeouts.

Drew Owens got the final out to seal the victory.

Pine Bluff (0-11, 0-8) faces Hot Springs Lakeside in a doubleheader on Monday.

The Wildcats host Texarkana on Tuesday in a key conference clash.