Brantley County had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 5-2 victory over the Toombs County Bulldogs on Friday. This was a revenge contest for Brantley County, as the team was forced to settle for a 1-0 defeat when these two played on Thursday.
Kaden Hendrix spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brody Yeomans, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base. Luke Wood was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Brantley County's win bumped their record up to 9-13. As for Toombs County, their loss dropped their record down to 14-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brantley County will take on Tattnall County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Tattnall County is coming into the matchup with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning Brantley County will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Toombs County, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Vidalia at 5:45 p.m. Toombs County's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Vidalia's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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