Calhoun proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by six) but on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 victory over the Gilmer Bobcats. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Yellow Jackets also won the last time the pair played.
Saydi Prokop spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in strikeouts.
At the plate, Calhoun let Breanna Baker and Maggy Abernathy loose on the outfield. Baker went 2-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and a double, while Abernathy scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. With that strong performance, Abernathy is now averaging an impressive 1.1 stolen bases per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Henderson Mori, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Calhoun's win bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Gilmer, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-19 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Calhoun will host Northwest Whitfield at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Gilmer, they will welcome Coahulla Creek at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Coahulla Creek's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Gilmer's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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