The Burton Panthers opened their playoff run with authority, sweeping Big Sandy in the bi-district round of the Class 2A Division II baseball playoffs behind two dominant pitching performances and a balanced offensive attack.
Burton took game one 8-0 that began Thursday night at Huntsville High School but was suspended in the fourth inning due to lightning. The Panthers were leading 5-0 when play was halted and resumed Saturday morning, followed by game two later that day. Burton sealed the series with an 11-0 run-rule win in five innings, completing a clean sweep and advancing to the area round to face Harper.
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