Rick Patrick
rick@greenepublishing.com
Thad Lawson, son of Mike and Lindsey Lawson, pitched a shut-out to help the North Florida Ballhogz 13U to a 2-0 victory over Coastal prospects 13U Crawford on Sunday, Nov. 1, in Lake City, Fla. Lawson gave up just two hits and struck out five batters over the course of five innings.
J.J. McDaniel, another Madison County product, went two-for-three at the plate for the Ballhogz. McDaniel was also the top base thief for the Ballhogz, stealing two bases in the contest.
Lawson plans to continue playing baseball for the Panthers of Madison Creative Arts Academy. McDaniel plays football and baseball for the Broncos of Madison County Central School. McDaniel is the son of Jason McDaniel, Sr. and Jazzi Brown. Other members of the Ballhogz 13U team from Madison include: Jake Murphy, Dalton McNutt, Micah Jenkins and Alden Richie.