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| 03/15/24 - Home | 8-0 W |
| 03/15/24 - Home | 2-6 L |
| 03/12/24 - Away | 1-2 L |
| 03/23/23 - Away | 13-1 W |
| 03/23/23 - Away | 9-5 W |
| + 5 more games |
Oconee County has gone 8-2 against Monroe Area recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Warriors will challenge the Purple Hurricanes at 6:00 p.m. The last four games Oconee County has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Oconee County gave up the first runs on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They had just enough and edged out Cherokee Bluff 4-3. That's two games straight that the Warriors have won by just one run.
Meanwhile, Monroe Area hadn't done well against Jefferson recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Purple Hurricanes skirted past the Dragons 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Purple Hurricanes have posted since February 18th.
Ayden Tabone looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Andrew Chappell was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs he has posted since back in February.
Oconee County pushed their record up to 18-6 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Monroe Area, their record is now 9-14.
Everything went Oconee County's way against Monroe Area in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, as Oconee County made off with an 8-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Warriors since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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