After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Jefferson Davis Academy, Whale Branch was happy to have turned things around on Friday. Everything went their way against the Lake Marion Gators as Whale Branch made off with a 12-2 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 17-6 last Tuesday.
Freddie Lawton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Lawton was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. That hit was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Whale Branch got a massive performance out of De'Mone Odom, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Odom also got a hit, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Elijah Hunt, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Whale Branch's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-6. As for Lake Marion, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Whale Branch is set to square off against their familiar foe Hampton County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Lake Marion will take on rival Bridges Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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