Effingham County dropped to 5-3 on Wednesday, ending the team's four-game streak of wins on the road dating back to last season. They came up short against the South Effingham Mustangs, falling 7-0. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Rebels' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for South Effingham, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.9 runs over those games.
For South Effingham's part, not much got past Cheniyah Jackson, who gave up just four hits to keep Effingham County off the board.
At the plate, Alyssa Martin was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three doubles, one run, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in October of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Danni Lynn, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Effingham County will venture away from home to challenge Statesboro at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for South Effingham, they will head out to face off against Brunswick at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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