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BOURBON — The Triton Trojans were in control for much of Friday night’s matchup, but a massive sixth inning by the Caston Comets turned the game on its head in an 11–7 comeback victory. Triton built a steady lead early, scoring three runs in the first inning and adding on in the third, fifth, and sixth innings to take a 7–2 advantage. The Trojans’ offense was consistent throughout, racking up 12 hits and putting pressure on the Comets’ pitching. However, everything changed in the top of the sixth. Caston erupted for nine runs in the inning, taking advantage of walks, timely hitting, and defensive miscues to flip a five-run deficit into a commanding lead. The Comets sent a wave of hitters to the plate, completely shifting momentum and silencing the Triton crowd. Leading the way for Caston was Logan Mollenkopf, who earned the win on the mound. Mollenkopf (2-1) worked six innings, allowing 10 hits and seven runs (five earned) while striking out seven. Brodie Howard shut the door in the seventh, tossing a perfect inning with two strikeouts to secure the victory. Offensively, Caston delivered a balanced attack: * Eli Holloway went 2-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored * Gavin Mollenkopf finished 2-for-2 with an RBI and two runs * London Herd added a hit and a run scored * Parker Zimpleman drove in three runs * Tucker Woolever contributed two RBIs * Lucius Edson chipped in with a hit and a run The Comets also showed discipline at the plate, drawing 10 walks to help fuel their sixth-inning rally. Despite the loss, Triton had several strong individual performances. The Trojans outhit Caston 12–8 and saw multiple players shine at the plate: * Drew Bingamon: 3 hits, 2 runs * Levi McFarland: 3 hits, 3 runs, RBI * Max Johnson: 3-for-3 performance * Blake Ousley: 3 RBIs Triton left nine runners on base and was unable to recover after the decisive sixth inning. CASTON 11, TRITON 7 Friday, April 10, 2026 — at Triton Caston 200 009 0 — 11 8 3 Triton 301 012 0 — 7 12 3 CASTON: Eli Holloway 2-5, 2 R, RBI; Gavin Mollenkopf 2-2, 2 R, RBI; London Herd 1-2, R; Parker Zimpleman 1-4, R, 3 RBI; Tucker Woolever 1-3, 2 RBI; Lucius Edson 1-3, R. TRITON: Drew Bingamon 3-5, 2 R, 2B; Levi McFarland 3-4, 3 R, RBI, 2B; Braxton Kaufman 1-3, R, RBI; Max Johnson 3-3, SB; Maddox Dennie 1-1, R, RBI; Blake Ousley 1-4, 3 RBI. PITCHING Caston: Logan Mollenkopf (W, 2-1) 6.0 IP, 10 H, 7 R, 5 ER, 4 BB, 7 SO; Brodie Howard 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO. Triton: Drew Bingamon 5.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 SO; Levi McFarland (L) 0.1 IP, 1 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 0 SO; Blake Ousley 1.2 IP, 1 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 2 SO. Records: Triton 2-1 (1–1 HNAC), Caston 3-2 (2-1 HNAC). Next: Triton @ North Judson (April 13, 5:30 pm); Caston @ Manchester Invite (April 11, 10:00 am). Article writing assisted by AI. Media outlets and fans are encouraged to share our posts on Facebook; however, you may not reproduce the articles or accompanying images on your own website.