Glascock County waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They came out on top against the Georgia School for Innovation & Classics Patriots by a score of 8-5. That's more bragging rights for the Panthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jaleigh Williford made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in August. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Glascock County let Alex Moore and Payton Parrish loose on the outfield. Moore scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Parrish scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Taylor, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Glascock County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .472. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Georgia School for Innovation & Classics only posted a batting average of .321.
Glascock County has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. As for Georgia School for Innovation & Classics, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Glascock County will host Twiggs County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Georgia School for Innovation & Classics, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Wilkinson County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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