Lanier County is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Echols County is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Lanier County Bulldogs will take on the Echols County Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. in Friday's first game. Lanier County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Lanier County gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 14-3 margin over Echols County. 14 seems to be a good number for Lanier County as the squad scooped up a victory with the same number of runs in their previous game.
STONE CAREY was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). CAREY was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Lanier County got a massive performance out of KENDRICK NOBLE, who scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. NOBLE is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of ASHTON COOK, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base.
Lanier County is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 games, which provided a nice bump to their 17-5 record this season. As for Echols County, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season.
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