After having lost a blowout in their previous game against West Laurens, Howard was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Baldwin Braves out 8-7. For Howard, this counts as revenge for the 6-5 loss Baldwin walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
MATTHEW GRIFFIN spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits.
At the plate, DAVID GARNETT was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. ALEX SPELL was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
On Baldwin's side, Jacobe Jackson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Howard's win bumped their record up to 4-7. As for Baldwin, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Howard will face off against Perry at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Perry is coming into the match with five straight victories at home, so Howard will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Baldwin, they will head out on the road to challenge Griffin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Griffin will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Baldwin surely won't give up without a fight.
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