New Brockton has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.6 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They took a 12-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Brantley Bulldogs. The Gamecocks' loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Gavin Hand
| 03/13/25 @ Brantley | 4 |
| 03/01/25 vs Northside Methodist Academy | 3 |
| 02/28/25 @ Luverne | 3 |
| 03/06/25 vs Florala | 2 |
| 04/08/24 @ Rehobeth | 1 |
Gavin Hand made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole Two bases. while going 4-for-5. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Bryant Crumpler also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Even though they lost, New Brockton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive matchups.
New Brockton's defeat dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Brantley, their victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. New Brockton will take on Ariton at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. We've got a battle between Bulldogs coming up.
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