The Yulee Hornets will challenge the Giles County Bobcats at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Giles County took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Yulee, who comes in off a win.
Yulee is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Everything went their way against McMinn Central on Monday as Yulee made off with a 19-5 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what the Hornets needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
The team relied heavily on Daylon Adams, who fired off two home runs, six RBI, and four runs while going 3-for-4. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kenny Schweitzer, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Adams wasn't the only one working in the home run department: Yulee lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Giles County's offense. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of McMinn Central on Monday.
Giles County's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Yulee, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-8.
Yulee's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. Yulee has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Giles County, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Yulee continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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