Banneker had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Lithia Springs Lions out 7-6. The victory was just what Banneker needed coming off of a 15-0 loss in their prior contest.
Jeremiah Brown was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Brown has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Brown was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Denzell Broadnax, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Jimmy Hanks was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
On Lithia Springs' side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaden Cooper, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
Banneker's win ended a 20-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-11. As for Lithia Springs, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-7.
Banneker will take on Mays at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mays is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season. As for Lithia Springs, they will head out on the road to challenge Jackson at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Jackson will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Lithia Springs surely won't give up without a fight.
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