Elbert County proved they can win big last Monday (they won by seven) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over the Clarke Central Gladiators. The win was familiar territory for the Blue Devils, who have now won three games in a row.
Haven Adams
| 02/10/25 vs Clarke Central | 2 |
| 02/26/25 @ Clarke Central | 1 |
| 02/21/25 @ Hart County | 1 |
| 02/15/25 vs Peachtree Ridge | 1 |
| 02/04/25 @ Washington-Wilkes | 1 |
Haven Adams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Elbert County is 4-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 1-2 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Elbert County saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cheyvis McClendon, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. McClendon is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stole at least one in each of the last five games he's played.
Elbert County's record is now 5-3. As for Clarke Central, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elbert County will face off against Hart County at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Clarke Central, they will take on Stony Brook at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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