Bears
| 08/18/25 vs Glenn Hills | 15 |
| 08/06/25 vs Georgia School for Innovation & Classics | 5 |
| 08/09/25 @ Cross Creek | 3 |
| 08/09/25 @ Evans | 2 |
| 08/07/25 @ Portal | 2 |
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Southeast Bulloch, Burke County was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They came out on top against the Glenn Hills Spartans by a score of 15-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The Bears' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Malia Washington made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, she posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in September of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
In other batting news, Serenity Howard was a standout: she got on base in both of her plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs. Madeleigh James was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Burke County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .905. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Burke County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5.
They will have a chance to go back-to-back against Glenn Hills: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:55 p.m. on Wednesday.
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