Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Sumter County). They put the hurt on the Mitchell County Eagles with a sharp 20-2 win on Wednesday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Jake Dutcher and Jose Santos-Pagan were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Dutcher pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Santos-Pagan pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Dutcher has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season. At the plate, Dutcher got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs, while Santos-Pagan got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs Santos-Pagan has posted since back in March of 2025.
Wayne Harvey
| 02/18/26 @ Mitchell County | 3 |
| 02/13/26 vs Westover | 2 |
| 02/11/26 @ Dougherty | 1 |
| 02/09/26 vs Northside | 0 |
In other batting news, Sumter County let Vincent Kearse and Wayne Harvey run wild. Kearse got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs, while Harvey got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs. Harvey continues to improve, besting his previous run total in each of the last three games he's played. Jacob Avery also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Sumter County hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mitchell County struck out eight times.
Sumter County now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Mitchell County, they are on a 15-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Coming up, Sumter County will head out to take on Shaw at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mitchell County, they will welcome Southwest Georgia STEM Charter at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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