Elbert County has gone 8-2 against Rabun County recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Blue Devils will head out on the road to challenge the Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. Elbert County is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last five games.
On Friday, Elbert County earned a 9-5 win over Oglethorpe County.
Brody Baker made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 14 over 6.2 innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Adler Bradford tossed a big game, striking out six batters over 4.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
Cheyvis Mclendon
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Back at the plate, Cheyvis Mclendon was incredible, getting on base in five of his six plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in hits (three). Another player making a difference was Jose Rodrigues, who went 2-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Elbert County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive contests.
The home team had won the previous two meetings between Rabun County and Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy, and Rabun County kept the tradition alive. The Wildcats were the clear victors by a 7-1 margin over the Blazers on Friday.
Elbert County's record is now 15-6. As for Rabun County, their record now sits at 8-11.
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