April 2

The Homer Varsity Pelicans had trouble keeping up with Union Parish in a 9-3 loss Tuesday, April 2. 

Union was the first to get on the board in the first inning when Kristopher Hartness singled, scoring two runs. 

Ayden Shirey earned the win for Union. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and two runs (zero earned) over four innings. Gage Shepherd took the loss for the Pelicans. The lefty went six and two-third innings, surrendering five runs (three earned) on six hits, striking out 14 and walking two. 

Shepherd led Homer with one run batted in. The number three hitter went 2-for-2 on the evening. Zyan Warren earned three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game. Joshua Willis stole four bases, with five stolen in the game. 

April 3

The Homer Varsity Pelicans had trouble keeping up with Doyline Panthers Wednesday evening, April 3, in a 17-1 loss. 

A wild pitch put Doyline on the board in the top of the first. The Panthers scored six runs on three hits in the top of the second inning. They added to their early lead in the top of the third with an in the park home run. 

Gage Shepheard hit a solo home run to right field in the bottom of the third for the Pelicans. 

Doyline scored seven runs on two hits in the top of the fourth inning. 

The pitcher for the Panthers gave up three hits and one run over four innings, striking out seven and walking two. Zyan Warren took the loss for the Pelicans. The starting pitcher went one and one-third innings, surrendering seven outs on four hits, striking out two and walking three. 

The Homer Pelicans will play at home tonight, April 5, against Georgetown. The game is set to begin at 5:30 p.m.