Haywood can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. Everything went their way against the Lake County Falcons as the Haywood Tomcats made off with a 17-6 victory. Haywood's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Andrew Leek was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Leek was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Amare Martin was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Cordarion Jelks, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Like Haywood, Lake County also got a great game from a two-way player: Camden Chamberlain. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs but no hits. Chamberlain was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Chamberlain wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bryce Byrd, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. Byrd has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Haywood's win ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-20. As for Lake County, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-21.
Haywood will head out on the road to square off against Dyersburg at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Haywood and Dyersburg are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Lake County, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Humboldt at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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