Escambia County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 15th straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Williamson Lions. The Blue Devils were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2022.
Deandre Hooks made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Jamarrion Silar was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Blue Devils
| 03/21/25 vs Williamson | 52.2% |
| 03/07/25 @ W.S. Neal | 48% |
| 02/13/25 @ Flomaton | 36.8% |
| 02/14/25 vs Blacksher | 34.8% |
| 03/03/25 vs St. Luke's Episcopal | 33.3% |
Even though they lost, Escambia County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .522. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Escambia County's defeat dropped their record down to 0-12. As for Williamson, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Escambia County will venture away from home to challenge St. Luke's Episcopal at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. St. Luke's Episcopal will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Escambia County surely won't give up without a fight. As for Williamson, they will head out to face off against LeFlore at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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