For the second straight game, Fayette County will face off against Sandy Creek. The Tigers will venture away from home to take on the Patriots at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Fayette County has now lost 16 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 6.
Fayette County lost 23-13 to Sandy Creek on Tuesday. Even if the Tigers couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
For Sandy Creek's part, Ethan Campbell and Cameron Layfield did most of the damage at the plate: Campbell scored four runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5, while Layfield went 2-for-6 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most stolen bases Campbell has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Jalen Woolfolk, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Sandy Creek lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Sandy Creek's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-19-1. As for Fayette County, their loss dropped their record down to 4-22.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Fayette County has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Sandy Creek struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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