There's no place like home for Chattahoochee County, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Monday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Hardaway Hawks 4-3. For Chattahoochee County, this counts as revenge for the 6-3 defeat Hardaway walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Zachary Parker made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Parker has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Parker was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Parker wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Chris Beach, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Beach has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On Hardaway's side, Fletcher Roberts made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Chattahoochee County's victory bumped their record up to 6-17. As for Hardaway, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 13 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-12-1 record this season.
Chattahoochee County will head out on the road to challenge Webster County at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Chattahoochee County is facing Webster County at the right time seeing as Webster County is stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for Hardaway, they will be playing at home against Jordan at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Jordan will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Hardaway surely won't give up without a fight.
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