Tiftarea Academy and Heritage squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Tiftarea Academy had to settle for second. They took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Heritage Hawks. Tiftarea Academy has struggled against Heritage recently, as their game on Friday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
For Heritage's part, Ethan Garrett made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Garrett was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other pitching news, Thomas Strickland tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over 4.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits.
Back at the plate, Griggs Smith was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Brady Bowman was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Tiftarea Academy's loss dropped their record down to 17-11-1. As for Heritage, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 19-12.
Tiftarea Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Heritage, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Terrell Academy. Terrell Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Heritage surely won't give up without a fight.
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