CLARKTON – Columbus County defeated Bladen County 11-1 Saturday night in the opening round of the Dixie Youth Baseball District 2 AA (Coach-Pitch) Tournament.
The Bladen County run was scored in the fifth inning. Jackson Pait and Hunter Hester belted singles, and Zae Grey slammed a double that scored Pait.
Hester and Pait both batted a perfect 2-2 to lead the Bladen County hitters. Grey delivered the run-scoring double, and Jonah Bryan collected the other Bladen County hit.
Bladen County will play at 6:30 Monday in an elimination game against an opponent to be determined.