Irwin County came out on top against Brooks County on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run fifth inning. The Indians were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Trojans. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Indians considering their one-run performance the game before.
Brooklyn Gordon and Lyla Moore made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Gordon pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Moore tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. At the plate, Gordon went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI, while Moore went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run.
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In other batting news, Emalea Lupo was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sailor Mixon, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Irwin County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Brooks County only posted a batting average of .333.
Irwin County now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Brooks County, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Irwin County will square off against rival Lanier County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Brooks County is set to take on their familiar foe Atkinson County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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