For the second straight game, Sandy Creek will face off against Fayette County. The Patriots will take on the Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Considering Sandy Creek has lost four straight at home and Fayette County nine straight on the road, this one might come down to who's more desperate to change their momentum.
Sandy Creek is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They put the hurt on Fayette County with a sharp 23-13 win on Tuesday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Patriots as it put an end to their nine-game losing streak.
Ethan Campbell
| 03/07/25 vs Spalding | 4 |
| 02/22/25 @ Tucker | 3 |
| 04/15/25 @ Fayette County | 2 |
| 04/10/25 @ Troup County | 1 |
| 04/09/25 vs Troup County | 1 |
| + 8 more games |
Sandy Creek let Ethan Campbell and Cameron Layfield run wild. 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. Campbell has become a key player for Sandy Creek: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 4-18-1 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Colin Janeski, who scored three runs 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 posted since back in April of 2024.
Sandy Creek's win bumped their record up to 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. Sandy Creek has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Fayette County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.2 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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