
Bulldogs
08/14/25 @ Charlton County | 10-5 |
08/07/25 @ Coffee | 5-3 |
08/06/25 vs Berrien | 7-3 |
Lanier County strolled into their game on Thursday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They walked away with a 10-5 victory over the Charlton County Indians. That's more bragging rights for the Bulldogs, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Shelby McKettrick made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. McKettrick was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one home run, one triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, EmLee Lowery was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs. Brilee Burkhalter was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run.
Lanier County lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now launched at least two home runs every time they've taken the field this season.
Lanier County's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Charlton County, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-4-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lanier County will head out to take on Tift County at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Charlton County, they will venture away from home to challenge Vidalia at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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