Pocomoke, MD – March 20, 2026
The Kent County Trojans delivered a complete performance on Friday afternoon, blanking the Pocomoke Warriors 8–0 in a seven‑inning Eastern Shore clash. Behind locked in pitching, aggressive baserunning, and timely hits, Kent County controlled the tempo from the opening inning and never looked back.
Early Pressure Sets the Tone
Kent County wasted no time applying pressure, plating two runs in the first inning and adding another in the third. Patience at the plate proved pivotal, as the Trojans drew 11 walks and repeatedly forced Pocomoke pitchers into difficult counts. Paul Roberts sparked the offense early, reaching base multiple times and turning walks into scoring chances with his speed.
Big Bats and Smart Baserunning
The Trojans added three more runs in both the fourth and fifth innings to put the game out of reach. Roberts finished with two hits, two runs scored, and an eye‑opening six stolen bases, while Braden Wilson collected two hits and drove in Kent County’s lone RBI. Overall, Kent County swiped an astonishing 20 stolen bases, consistently pressuring the Pocomoke defense into mistakes.
Pitching Dominance from the Staff
Kent County’s pitching staff was dominant from start to finish, combining for a three‑hit shutout while striking out 10 batters. Noah Iacona headlined the effort, tossing 3.2 hitless innings. Aiden Crouch and Jake Stumpf provided solid relief, maintaining command and keeping Pocomoke off balance throughout the contest.
Pocomoke Unable to Break Through
Pocomoke showed flashes of patience at the plate, drawing nine walks and putting runners on base, but could not deliver the key hit. Max Guy and Ethan Richardson each recorded hits, accounting for all three of the Warriors’ knocks on the day. Despite a rotating pitching effort, Pocomoke was unable to slow Kent County’s relentless attack.
Player of the Game
Noah Iacona (Kent County) earns Player of the Game honors after his dominant outing on the mound and disruptive presence on the bases. The right‑hander delivered 3.2 hitless innings with six strikeouts and added five stolen bases offensively, providing impact on both sides of the ball.
Final
Kent County 8, Pocomoke 0
Kent County improved its early‑season form with the shutout win, while Pocomoke looks to regroup as the schedule continues.
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