Westside's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Silver Bluff Bulldogs, sneaking past 9-7. The victory was some much needed relief for the Patriots as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Hunter Barrow
| 03/11/25 @ West Laurens | 9 |
| 03/14/25 vs West Laurens | 8 |
| 02/15/25 @ Georgia School for Innovation & Classics | 7 |
| 02/11/25 vs Academy of Richmond County | 5 |
| 02/20/25 vs Thomson | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
Hunter Barrow spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered seven runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits and racked up ten Ks. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Westside is 4-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 5-6 otherwise.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Tristan Williamson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. He is becoming a predictor of Westside's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-7 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Robert Sullivan, who scored two runs and stole a base.
Westside's win bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Silver Bluff, their loss dropped their record down to 1-8.
Westside didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 15-0 defeat against Harlem on the 21st. As for Silver Bluff, they have also already played their next game, a 17-0 victory against Keenan on the 21st.
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