Pleasant Grove takes game 1 against Caddo Mills; Rose with CG no-hitter

TEXARKANA, TX (KTAL/KMSS) — On Thursday evening, Pleasant Grove hosted Caddo Mills for game one of its series against Caddo Mills for the bi-district round of the playoffs. The Hawks late game offense gave them the lead, getting the 6-0 victory.

Going into the fifth inning the game still sat at zeros until Jace Elrod knocked the ball out to center, bringing home Jarret Halter to put the Hawks first on the board. Shortly after, Hunter Rose brought in Elrod with an RBI double giving Pleasant Grove a 2-0 advantage going into the sixth.

Momentum carried over into the sixth inning, with a two RBI triple from Elrod put the Hawks up 4-0. Rose shortly after had a similar move, putting one deep into the outfield bringing in another two runs and also landing on third, giving the Hawks the 6-0 victory.

Elrod finished the night with three hits and three RBI, Rose with two hits and three RBI. Not only did Rose play a big role offensively, but on the mound as well. Rose pitched a complete game shutout, consisting of nine strikeouts.