Travelers Rest hasn't had much luck against Easley recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Devildogs will venture away from home to take on the Green Wave at 6:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
The home team had come away the winner the last three times Travelers Rest and Pickens had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Devildogs put the hurt on the Blue Flame with a sharp 11-5 win on Monday. The game was the first time the Devildogs have beaten the Blue Flame on their field since March 22, 2021.
Easley came out on top against Greenwood on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run seventh inning. The Green Wave were the clear victors by a 12-6 margin over the Eagles. Considering the Green Wave's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
The team relied heavily on Cooper Sears, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI and one run. Aaron Tolbert was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Easley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Travelers Rest's record is now 9-15. As for Easley, they moved to 11-11 with that victory, which also ended their six-game losing streak.
Travelers Rest came up short against Easley in their previous matchup on April 2nd, falling 8-5. Can the Devildogs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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