The Bryan County Redskins will take on the Jenkins Warriors at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Bryan County has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while Jenkins will arrive with nine straight victories.
Last Friday, Bryan County came up short against Metter and fell 6-1.
Bryan County saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was AJ Thomas, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Ethan Williams also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Jenkins posted their closest win since February 26th last Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Bryan County 7-6.
Ronald Dunham made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
In other batting news, Marquis Bush was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Jenkins' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-5 when he doesn't). Jackson McKenzie was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Jenkins pushed their record up to 13-5 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.7 runs over those games. As for Bryan County, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Bryan County has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Jenkins struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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