R-S Central Middle scored nine runs in the third inning to pull away for an 18-0 victory over Polk County Middle in Wednesday’s season opener in Rutherfordton.
The Hilltoppers took a 2-0 lead after one inning before breaking the game open with a seven-run second and the nine-run third.
Brantley Hall had Polk County Middle’s only hit, a single. Callaway Cameron drew a walk and stole a base.
Polk County Middle travels to Madison Middle on Monday for its Blue Ridge Conference opener.
