Should be some very good games. I think the districts are pretty evenly matched this year. Vidor has had solid pitching all year but cant seem to get timely hits with runners in scoring position. From what I have read that's been a problem in 21-5A as well this year?
I think the Vidor/KWP series could come down to who has the best number 3 on Saturday? From the games I have seen in 22-5A pitching has not been the problem with Ned, Vidor,& PNG. Timely hitting has been an issue. I would not overlook Payne at Lumberton.
They are easy targets.. Both pitchers were on there game last night. A few walks got Payne in trouble. Kizer had 10ks and threw a complete game on 87 pitches I believe? That's the reason Lumberton lost. This was a 1 to 0 game in the top of the 7th with 2 outs. If Payne doesn't have to come out because of pitch count they still lose 1 to 0.
Statements like these kill me. The umpire had no vested interest in who won this game. No doubt Payne threw a great game but the kid from Vidor is pretty good also.