The Wilcox County Patriots will face off against the Lee County Trojans at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wilcox County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
Wilcox County is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Tiftarea Academy just ended the team's eight-game winning streak on Monday. They came up short against the Panthers, falling 13-5. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Patriots, who until this contest were averaging 2.8 runs allowed.
Deacon Harper made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two doubles. Another player making a difference was Myles Davis, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Lee County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-8 heartbreaker at the hands of Lowndes.
Lee County also got a good showing from Nate Shepard, who tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Shepard has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Ethan Powell was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Josh Barnes was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one double.
Lee County's loss dropped their record down to 18-9. As for Wilcox County, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-5.
Wilcox County took their victory against Lee County in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 12-2 score. Will the Patriots repeat their success, or do the Trojans have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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