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| 04/11/25 - Away | 2-1 W |
| 04/11/25 - Away | 2-4 L |
| 04/08/25 - Home | 6-0 W |
| 04/15/22 - Away | 14-2 W |
| 04/15/22 - Away | 7-8 L |
| + 5 more games |
Banks County typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Elbert County proved too difficult a challenge. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Leopards 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Blue Devils have posted against the Leopards since April 16, 2021.
Adler Bradford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Elbert County saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brooks Banks, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits Banks has posted since back in February.
Elbert County's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 18-10. As for Banks County, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 22-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elbert County will take on Commerce at 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games the Tigers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Banks County, they will venture away from home to take on Providence Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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