AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – The Amarillo College Badgers started WJCAC play with wins over Frank Phillips College in their Friday doubleheader.
Amarillo College completed a comeback in their first of two to get the win 11-8.
AC trailed 8-3 in the fourth inning, but went on to score 8 unanswered runs of their own, highlighted by Dylan Steele clearing the bases with a three-run double.
Ja’Marcus Smith, the former Monterey Plainsmen, gets his first win on the mound as a badger. 4 strikeouts, 0 walks and 0 earned runs in the final three innings to seal the deal.
It was a complete showing of dominance the second time around, getting a 5-inning run rule en route to a 19-9 win.
The Badgers scored 8 runs in the opening inning and kept their foot on the gas.
Amarillo College is now 9-13 overall, 2-0 against conference opponents. They are scheduled for two more against the Plainsmen on Sunday.
Copyright 2025 KFDA. All rights reserved.
