His arm angle is down and his velocity is up, but there is one thing in particular that has allowed Mariners righty Emerson Hancock to unleash his potential.

Lutheran used its aggressive baserunning to force Kouts into several mistakes, helping the Saints earn a 14-1 win in the Class A state title.

The rookie hits a game-tying solo shot in the seventh inning and preserves the tie with a superb diving catch in the eighth, ...