Thomas County Central has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.38 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a 15-12 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Perry Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Yellow Jackets of the 6-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2021.
Thomas County Central got a good showing from Landon Taylor, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Brayden Payne
| 02/28/25 @ Perry | 3 |
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At the plate, Brayden Payne was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Thomas County Central is 3-1 when Payne posts two or more runs, but 1-3 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Isaac Henson, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Thomas County Central has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season. Perry's win bumped their record up to 2-4.
Coming up, Thomas County Central will take on Veterans at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Thomas County Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Perry, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Panthers face off against the Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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