Clarke Central can finally bid farewell to their ten-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Elbert County Blue Devils and snuck past 5-4. The win was just what Clarke Central needed coming off of a 13-5 defeat in their prior game.
Casper Emory was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Emory has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Emory was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Colton Eberhard, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Jimmy Bishop, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Like Clarke Central, Elbert County also got a great game from a two-way player: Eli Harris. He tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Harris was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a triple and a run.
Harris wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Camden Bryant, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Clarke Central's victory ended an eight-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-15. As for Elbert County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-9 record this season.
Clarke Central will take on Banks County at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Banks County will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Clarke Central surely won't give up without a fight. As for Elbert County, they will be playing at home against Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy is coming into the match with seven straight losses on the road, meaning Elbert County will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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