Edisto lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Bridges Prep, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's match. Edisto blew past Bridges Prep 12-4 on Friday. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by eight runs or more this season.
Bennie Ulmer was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Ulmer was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Max Dempsey was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Hayden Turner, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run.
Cougars
| 03/28/25 vs Bridges Prep | 65.7% |
| 03/26/25 @ Williston-Elko | 48.8% |
| 03/25/25 @ Bridges Prep | 26.9% |
| 03/24/25 vs Jefferson Davis Academy | 32.5% |
| 03/21/25 vs Whale Branch | 52.8% |
| + 10 more games |
Edisto always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .657. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
Edisto's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-3. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.6 runs on average over those games. As for Bridges Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-3.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Edisto will challenge rival Barnwell at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Bridges Prep is set to take on their familiar foe Lake Marion at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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