Hephzibah had lost five straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-6 to make it six. They fell just short of the Baldwin Braves by a score of 21-20. The Rebels were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Braves apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
As for Baldwin, their record now sits at 3-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since September 17, 2024.
For Baldwin's part, Rylie Grimes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and 18 unearned) runs on 11 hits. Grimes has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Baldwin let Conniya Reaves and Suri Clark run wild. Reaves got on base in three of her six plate appearances with six stolen bases and five runs, while Clark went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. That's the most stolen bases Clark has posted since back in October of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kinsey Mundie, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Hephzibah will face off against Harlem at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Baldwin, they will challenge Putnam County at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The War Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.9 runs per game on average), something the Braves will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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