Gilmer County and Williamstown squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Gilmer County had to settle for second. They lost 10-1 to the Williamstown Yellowjackets. Gilmer County's defeat signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.
Gilmer County saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brody Brockleman, who scored a run while going 2-for-2. Brockleman has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
Gilmer County's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 23-4-1. As for Williamstown, they pushed their record up to 18-2 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gilmer County will take on Hannan at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Gilmer County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Williamstown, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Ritchie County, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Williamstown's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Ritchie County's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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