There's no place like home for Oglethorpe County, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 win over the Thomson Bulldogs on Monday. This was a revenge game for Oglethorpe County, as the team was forced to settle for a 4-0 defeat when these two played last Wednesday.
Mathew Martin made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Martin has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Martin was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Austin Lowe, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Like Oglethorpe County, Thomson also got a great game from a two-way player: Dalton Gergen. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Gergen was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Logan Robinson led a balanced group of hitters, going 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI. Charles Ducey was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
The victory got Oglethorpe County back to even at 7-7. As for Thomson, their loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-7.
Oglethorpe County will challenge Elbert County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Thomson, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Evans at 5:30 p.m.
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