Natchez 10s fight for top spot

Published 12:01 am Thursday, July 10, 2014

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Dixie Youth 10-year-old all-stars won its sub-district against the Lincoln Americans Wednesday night, and will compete for the district title Friday.

Natchez beat the Lincoln Americans 16-1 in five innings, which advanced them to the title game to fight for the No. 1 spot in the district.

Zeke Flattman was the winning pitcher for Natchez, tallying three strikeouts and three hits in three innings.

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Zehlin Cornett closed out the game in the final two innings with two strikeouts and four hits.

Natchez will play the McComb Americans in a best of three series beginning at 6 p.m. Friday at Carroll Jones field at Duncan Park.