For the second straight game, Armuchee will face off against Dade County. The Indians will be playing at home against the Wolverines at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
Armuchee lost 10-3 to Dade County on Thursday.
For Dade County's part, Barrett Gossett was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Dade County is 2-1 when Gossett allows three or fewer earned runs, but 2-10 otherwise. Gossett was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Kaiden Hubbard and Evan Mims did most of the damage at the plate: Hubbard went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Mims got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Mims is becoming a predictor of Dade County's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 2-10 when he doesn't). Nikk Moreland was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and one run.
Dade County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .414. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Armuchee has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season. As for Dade County, their victory bumped their record up to 4-11.
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