The Armuchee Indians will challenge the Fannin County Rebels at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Armuchee will bounce into Tuesday's match after beating Chattooga, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Armuchee put the hurt on Chattooga with a sharp 10-2 victory on Thursday. The high-scoring effort was just what Armuchee needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Aubrey McConkey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kelsey Arp was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three doubles, a run, and an RBI. Aubri Dostart was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Fannin County, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 19-4 margin over Gordon Central on Thursday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Rebels needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Aaleyah Rogers and Callie Ensley did most of the damage at the plate: Rogers scored four runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3, while Ensley went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Myla Rogers, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Armuchee pushed their record up to 18-10 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Fannin County, their victory bumped their record up to 14-5.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Armuchee hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Fannin County struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Armuchee skirted past Fannin County 3-2 in their previous matchup on Monday. Does Armuchee have another victory up their sleeve, or will Fannin County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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