Seneca  11     Abbeville 1

The Seneca Bobcats put together a complete performance on Thursday night, cruising past the Abbeville Panthers with an emphatic 11-1 win in non-region play.

Seneca’s offense came out hot and never let up, plating runs in multiple innings and capitalizing on defensive miscues by the Panthers. The Bobcats were patient at the plate and aggressive on the basepaths, forcing pressure and creating scoring opportunities throughout the game.

A big inning in the middle frames helped Seneca break the game open, highlighted by timely hits and heads-up baserunning. The Bobcats tallied 11 runs on the night, with contributions from up and down the lineup.

On the mound, Seneca got a strong start from their pitching staff, limiting Abbeville to just one run and only 1 hit. Solid defense backed up the effort, keeping the Panthers from mounting any kind of sustained rally.

With the win, Seneca continues to build momentum heading into the Playoffs. While the game didn’t affect region standings, it served as another strong showing for a team hitting its stride.

Check out the notes and video highlights below for a full breakdown of the standout performances from this matchup.

Joey McGovern 2025 OF Seneca Florence Darlington Tech Commit

Joey showcases a confident, athletic presence in the box with a smooth, repeatable swing. His stance is relaxed and balanced, allowing for a fluid load and quick trigger. He generates impressive bat speed through a compact path, staying inside the ball and driving it with authority to all fields. Joey tracks pitches well, showing advanced pitch recognition and a quiet head throughout his swing. His body control and balance allow for consistent hard contact and excellent barrel awareness. The swing mechanics are polished, with a clean finish and efficient lower-half engagement. Overall, Joey profiles as a high-IQ hitter with advanced feel for the game and the tools to produce at a high level.

‘25 Joey McGovern brings in two for @baseball_seneca with a 2B into LF @joey_mcgovern @FDTCbaseball Commit #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/NnWIBRv75L

— Prep Baseball South Carolina (@PrepBaseball_SC) May 1, 2025

Luke McGuffin 2025 RHP Seneca