Fitzgerald Purple Hurricane (Fitzgerald, GA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Early County Bobcats (Blakely, GA), 7-5 in a league test.

With the win, Fitzgerald upgrades its record to 9-15 on the season. The Purple Hurricane travel to Crisp County (Cordele, GA) to battle the Cougars in a non-league test on Wednesday, April 13. The Cougars come into the test with a record of 8-11. Crisp County won 17-3 in their recent league test against Peach County (Fort Valley, GA)

With the defeat, Early County falls to 12-13 on the season. The Bobcats host Fitzgerald (Fitzgerald, GA) to battle the Purple Hurricane in a AA Region 1 test on Friday, April 15. The Purple Hurricane come into the test with a record of 9-16. Fitzgerald lost 11-10 in their recent non-league test against Crisp County (Cordele, GA)