Georgia Military College had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Metter Tigers by a score of 8-3 on Thursday.
Hannah Garner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Georgia Military College let Bella Stubbs and Allie Deason loose on the outfield. Stubbs scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Deason scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Blakely Blackwell, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Georgia Military College didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 13 strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now tossed at least ten strikeouts in eight consecutive matchups.
Georgia Military College has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 22-9 record this season. As for Metter, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 20-7.
Georgia Military College wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 1-0 win against Schley County on the 1st. Metter does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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