Southwest DeKalb was handed a seven-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Sandy Creek Patriots 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since February 16, 2024.
Montagus Phillips was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
Desmond McCord
| 02/24/25 @ Sandy Creek | 3 |
| 02/17/25 @ Morrow | 2 |
| 02/15/25 @ Chamblee | 2 |
| 03/21/24 @ Hapeville Charter | 2 |
| 02/14/25 vs Chamblee | 1 |
In other batting news, Desmond McCord was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Daejon Jones, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
The win got Southwest DeKalb back to even at 3-3. As for Sandy Creek, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-7-1.
Southwest DeKalb didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 14-5 loss against Jackson on the 25th. As for Sandy Creek, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 14-11 defeat against Northgate on the 26th.
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