Blue Devils
| 03/27/26 @ Oglethorpe County | 9-5 |
| 03/27/26 @ Oglethorpe County | 12-0 |
| 03/24/26 vs Oglethorpe County | 7-0 |
| 03/20/26 vs Providence Christian Academy | 7-1 |
| 03/20/26 vs Providence Christian Academy | 9-6 |
Elbert County entered their tilt with Oglethorpe County on Friday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They walked away with a 9-5 win over the Patriots. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent victory being a 12-0 win on Friday.
Brody Baker was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 14 over 6.2 innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Adler Bradford tossed a big game, striking out six batters over 4.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Cheyvis Mclendon was incredible, getting on base in five of his six plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in hits (three). Jose Rodrigues was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Elbert County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive matchups.
Elbert County's record now sits at 15-6. As for Oglethorpe County, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-12.
Looking ahead, Elbert County will square off against Rabun County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Oglethorpe County, they will challenge Banks County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Leopards' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so the Patriots' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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