It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Galatia/Thompsonville ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Crab Orchard Trojans out 6-4. The win was a breath of fresh air for Galatia/Thompsonville as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Eli Hankins was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). Hankins has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hankins was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
In other batting news, AJ Downing was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-4. Colin Jenkins was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Galatia/Thompsonville now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Crab Orchard, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-4.
Galatia/Thompsonville didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 10-2 victory vs. Norris City-Omaha-Enfield on the 28th. Crab Orchard has also already played their next game, a 4-2 win against Pope County on the 28th.
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