The Telfair County Trojans will head out on the road to take on the Hawkinsville Red Devils at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Telfair County has given up an average of 6.9 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Telfair County's offense. They came up short against Hawkinsville on Tuesday, falling 13-0. The loss continues a trend for the Trojans in their meetings with the Red Devils: they've now lost four in a row.
For Hawkinsville's part, Tanner Meeks was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over six innings pitched. Meeks has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Harlem Phillips and Quan Brown did most of the damage at the plate: Phillips scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Brown scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-3. That's the most runs Brown has posted since back in March of 2024. Noah Sutherland also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Hawkinsville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matches.
Telfair County's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Hawkinsville, their record is now 8-6.
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