Brooks County hasn't had much luck against Echols County recently, but that could start to change on Friday. Brooks County will welcome Echols County at 4:30 p.m. Brooks County has given up an average of 11.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Brooks County is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 11th straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Cook, falling 11-1.
Meanwhile, Echols County came into Tuesday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 9-5 victory over Brooks County on Tuesday.
JP Dees and JD Staten made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Dees tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Staten struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). That's the fewest hits Dees has allowed since back in April of 2024. At bat, Dees scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Staten scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Reed Grant was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooks Hamm, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Echols County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2024.
Echols County's win bumped their record up to 3-15. As for Brooks County, their loss dropped their record down to 4-15.
Brooks County couldn't quite get it done against Echols County in their previous meeting on Tuesday as they fell 9-5. Will Brooks County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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