Stephens County extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 11-12. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hart County Bulldogs. Indians fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Bulldogs since Tuesday.
As for Hart County, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 13-14. The game was the first time they have beaten Stephens County on their field since October 6, 2022.
For Hart County's part, Chesnee Strickland spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kinsley Duncan, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Chloie Lack, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Stephens County and Hart County should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Georgia Rankings. The Indians will square off against Rabun County at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday with a big rank advantage (152 vs. 306). Meanwhile, Hart County (ranked 145th) will meet East Jackson (ranked 317th) at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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