
Cougars
| 03/14/26 vs Lithia Springs | 20 |
| 03/25/26 vs Rome | 15 |
| 03/23/26 @ Rome | 15 |
| 03/13/26 vs Lithia Springs | 15 |
| 02/09/26 @ Chapel Hill | 12 |
Alexander put their dominant pitcher on display in the team's third consecutive shutout on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Rome Wolves a 15-0 shutout. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by seven runs or more this season.
Ethan Lower looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Nate Cromey and David Jackson did most of the damage at the plate: Cromey went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Jackson went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most hits Jackson has posted since back in February. Finn Vandegraft was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Alexander always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .676. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Alexander's record is now 9-12. As for Rome, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-11 record this season.
Alexander and Rome could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Georgia Rankings. The Cougars will face off against Villa Rica at 6:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank disadvantage (296 vs. 62). Meanwhile, Rome (ranked 335th) will meet East Paulding (ranked 157th) at 5:55 p.m. on Friday.
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