The Bibb County Choctaws will take on the Tuscaloosa Academy Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Bibb County's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Tuscaloosa Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Bibb County took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over Chilton County. The result was nothing new for the Choctaws, who have now won nine contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Meanwhile, Tuscaloosa Academy entered their tilt with Millry on Saturday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Wildcats by a score of 8-5.
Ellis Hamiter was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Tuscaloosa Academy is 2-1 when Hamiter allows one or fewer earned runs, but 9-15 otherwise. Hamiter was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Cody Faulkner was excellent, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3. He has become a key player for Tuscaloosa Academy: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 8-15 otherwise.
Tuscaloosa Academy's win bumped their record up to 11-16. As for Bibb County, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 20-9.
Bibb County couldn't quite finish off Tuscaloosa Academy in their previous meeting on Thursday and fell 2-0. Will the Choctaws have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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