New Hampstead took a 12-run defeat the last time they faced off against Warner Robins, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Phoenix had just enough and edged out the Demons 9-8. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Phoenix as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Gage Foskey
| 02/26/26 @ Jenkins | 7 |
| 03/02/26 vs The Habersham School | 2 |
| 03/13/26 @ Ware County | 1 |
Gage Foskey made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because New Hampstead is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 2-8 otherwise. Foskey was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Danieal Rico was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of New Hampstead's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 1-8 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Briar Miller, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs.
New Hampstead's victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-5 and their overall record up to 4-9. As for Warner Robins, their loss dropped their record down to 8-8.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. New Hampstead will face off against rival Wayne County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Warner Robins is set to square off against their familiar foe Ware County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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