
Tigers
08/25/25 vs Sandy Creek | 18 |
08/09/25 vs Bremen | 9 |
08/07/25 vs LaGrange | 8 |
08/14/25 vs Spalding | 5 |
08/18/25 @ Union Grove | 4 |
Fayette County hadn't done well against Sandy Creek recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Tigers were the clear victors by an 18-0 margin over the Patriots. The Tigers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Cameron Taylor made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Taylor was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other pitching news, E Patton looked comfortable as she tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Fayette County let D Weaver and T Lathem run wild. Weaver went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple, while Lathem went a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one double. That double was Lathem's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of T Jordan, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Fayette County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .700. The last time their OBP was this high was was before the start of last season.
The victory made it two in a row for Fayette County and bumps their season record up to 3-6. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Sandy Creek, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Fayette County will face off against rival Upson-Lee at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Sandy Creek is set to square off against their familiar foe Whitewater at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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