The Edisto Cougars are taking a road trip to challenge the Barnwell Warhorses at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Edisto lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Bridges Prep, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's game. Edisto was the clear victor by a 12-4 margin over Bridges Prep on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Cougars.
Meanwhile, Barnwell came tearing into Friday's match with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Hurricanes with a sharp 12-1 win.
Cameron Austin was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, seven RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-3. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Case Davis was excellent, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Trey Boleman, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Barnwell lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Edisto pushed their record up to 8-3 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.2 runs over those games. As for Barnwell, their record is now 8-2.
Edisto was able to grind out a solid victory over Barnwell in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, winning 7-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Edisto since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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