South Cobb took a 15-run defeat the last time they faced off against Lithia Springs, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Eagles had just enough and edged out the Lions 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since March 4, 2025.
Deitrick Staton
| 02/25/26 vs Lithia Springs | 6 |
| 02/20/26 @ Mt. Bethel Christian Academy | 0 |
| 04/11/25 vs Mt. Bethel Christian Academy | 5 |
| 04/04/25 vs Mount Vernon | 1 |
| 03/27/25 vs Pebblebrook | 6 |
Deitrick Staton was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off ten hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Stephan Eteka, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with five stolen bases and two runs. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 1.2 stolen bases per game. Quashawn Rodney also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
South Cobb was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .435. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
The victory made it two in a row for South Cobb and bumps their season record up to 2-6. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games. As for Lithia Springs, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Cobb will square off against Osborne at 5:55 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles are facing the Cardinals at the right time seeing as the Cardinals are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Lithia Springs, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Douglas County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.29 runs per game on average), something the Lions will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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