It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Tishomingo County had no problem doing just that on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Caledonia Cavaliers out 8-7. That's more bragging rights for Tishomingo County, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Tishomingo County's win was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Moore, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
On Caledonia's side, Brayden Thrash was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Thrash was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Caledonia got a good showing from Garrett Holloman, who pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits.
Back at the plate, Nick Wade made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and an RBI. Avery Hodge was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Caledonia was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Tishomingo County and bumps their season record up to 17-15. As for Caledonia, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 18-7.
As of now, neither Tishomingo County nor Caledonia have any future games scheduled.
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