Preview: New Brockton Gamecocks vs. Florala Wildcats
The New Brockton Gamecocks will head out on the road to square off against the Florala Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. New Brockton hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
Last Monday, New Brockton fell victim to a tough 16-1 defeat at the hands of Cottonwood.
New Brockton saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gavin Hand, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Florala came tearing into Tuesday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Tigers 22-1. That looming 22-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Florala yet this season.
Kennith Dalton Jackson made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Jackson was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Easton Walsh was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Noah Bryan was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
New Brockton's loss dropped their record down to 11-6. As for Florala, they pushed their record up to 7-1 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road.
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