Douglas County had a rough season last year, but they look ready to turn that poor record around this year. Everything went their way against the Coosa Eagles on Thursday as the Douglas County Tigers made off with a 14-2 victory. Considering the Tigers have won three matches by more than 11 runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Morgan James was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. James was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. James is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Kaylyn Arnold was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Aniya Matthews was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
The win made it two in a row for Douglas County and bumps their season record up to 5-1. As for Coosa, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Douglas County will take on New Manchester at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Douglas County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 14.5 runs per game this season. As for Coosa, they will challenge Fannin County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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