Raiders
| 04/16/25 vs Jefferson County | 21 |
| 04/14/25 @ Baldwin | 19 |
| 04/09/25 @ Twiggs County | 19 |
| 03/12/25 @ Central | 15 |
| 03/06/25 @ Jefferson County | 15 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Northeast). They blew past the Jefferson County Warriors 21-13 on Wednesday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Raiders needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Zavier Hutchings made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He is becoming a predictor of Northeast's success: when he allows at most three earned runs the team is 2-1 (and 7-15 when he doesn't). Hutchings was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Northeast got a massive performance out of Zekendall Williams, who scored three runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-5. The Raiders are undefeated when Williams posts two or more runs, but 6-16 otherwise. Josh Evans was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Northeast kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. They are 2-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Northeast's record now sits at 9-16. As for Jefferson County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northeast will host East Laurens at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Jefferson County, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Glascock County at 5:30 p.m.
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