Lee County came out on top against Athens Drive on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run second inning. The Yellow Jackets blew past the Jaguars 8-2. The Yellow Jackets not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since April 28, 2025 (when they won 6-0).
Alex Borrell
| 04/03/26 @ Athens Drive | 1 |
| 04/02/26 vs Wake Forest | 1 |
| 03/25/26 vs South View | 1 |
| 03/18/26 vs Southeast Guilford | 1 |
| 03/06/26 @ Triton | 0 |
| + 2 more games |
Alex Borrell and Gerry Siegfried made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Borrell pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Siegfried pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Borrell has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. At the plate, Borrell went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Siegfried went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI Siegfried has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Alston Beal and Channing Thomas did most of the damage at the plate: Beal went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double, while Thomas went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and two RBI. That's the most RBI Thomas has posted since back in April of 2025.
Lee County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-14. As for Athens Drive, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-9.
Lee County wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 10-0 defeat against Burlington Christian Academy on the 4th. As for Athens Drive, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 11-1 win against Dudley on the 4th.
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