The Fannin County Rebels will take on the Armuchee Indians at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Fannin County took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They put the hurt on Gordon Central with a sharp 19-4 win. The high-scoring effort was just what the Rebels needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Fannin County let Aaleyah Rogers and Callie Ensley loose on the outfield. Rogers scored four runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3, while Ensley went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Myla Rogers, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Armuchee hadn't done well against Chattooga recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Armuchee blew past Chattooga 10-2. The high-scoring effort was just what Armuchee needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Aubrey McConkey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Kelsey Arp was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three doubles, a run, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Aubri Dostart, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Fannin County's victory bumped their record up to 14-5. As for Armuchee, they pushed their record up to 18-10 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Fannin County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Armuchee struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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