Syrupmakers pour on the runs against Monroe
CAIRO — The Cairo Syrupmakers ran their record to 11-4 after a three-game Region 1-AAAA sweep of Monroe, outscoring the Tornadoes 48-1 in the series.
Braden Kines struck out eight in four no-hit innings in the opener, and Cairo pitchers held Monroe to four hits in the series.
Elijah Anderson, Boone Prince and Braylon Robinson each hit a homer in the sweep. Christian Maige was 5-for-8 with eight RBIs, along with two doubles and a triple. Mo Wilson was 3-for-5 with a double and a triple and three RBIs, Cameron Maige was 4-for-7 with four RBIs and Max Windham was 5-for-8 with three doubles, a triple and six RBIs.
Boone Prince also had three RBIs in the series.
Cairo visits North Florida Christian on Wednesday for a 7 p.m. game.