Wilkinson County can finally bid farewell to their 14-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Monday. Everything went their way against the Twiggs County Cobras as the Wilkinson County Warriors made off with a 16-9 victory. The Warriors' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Tytiana Smith made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and six unearned) runs off six hits. Smith was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a home run, six stolen bases, and three runs.
In other batting news, Randasia Bolston was incredible, going 3-for-5 with a home run, six stolen bases, and three runs. Jaydn Corn was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing eight bases while going 3-for-5.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Wilkinson County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Wilkinson County's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Twiggs County, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with that defeat, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Wilkinson County will host Glascock County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Glascock County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Twiggs County, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Johnson County, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Johnson County's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Twiggs County's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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