The Ballantyne Smokies (3-2) pounded the Statesville Owls (4-2) on Monday 8-1 at Ardrey Kell HS.

The Ballantyne Smokies scored two runs in the fourth on the Ballantyne Smokies scored in the fourth on an error and a wild pitch.

Evan Hyett racked up two RBIs on three hits for the Ballantyne Smokies. He singled in the first, second, and fourth innings.

Brandon Miller got the win for the Ballantyne Smokies thanks to five strikeouts. Miller allowed no earned runs on four hits and no walks over 5 2/3 innings.

Lucas Clarke (1-1) took the loss for the Statesville Owls. He allowed seven runs in four innings, walked one and struck out three.