Blue Devils
| 03/19/25 @ Berryhill | 4-1 |
| 03/18/25 @ Belleview | 12-0 |
| 03/17/25 vs Jay | 6-5 |
| 03/17/25 vs Franklin County | 16-0 |
Holmes County came tearing into Wednesday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Berryhill Chiefs by a score of 4-1.
Bradley Garrett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Bryant Mathis was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Holmes County's record is now 13-3. As for Berryhill, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-3 record this season.
Holmes County and Berryhill should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in their respective state rankings. Holmes County (ranked 53rd) will meet Cottondale (ranked 205th) at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Holmes County 2.9, Berryhill 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. Similarly, Berryhill will face off against Lamar County at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday up 250 places (16 vs. 266). Holmes County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
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