Blue Devils
| 05/05/25 vs Jay | 10-5 |
| 04/29/25 vs Chipley | 10-0 |
| 04/28/25 vs Chipley | 8-3 |
| 04/17/25 vs Chipley | 9-0 |
| 04/15/25 vs Vernon | 13-0 |
| + 4 more games |
Holmes County had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with a 10-5 victory over the Jay Royals on Monday. Winning may never get old, but the Blue Devils sure are getting used to it with their ninth in a row.
Kopper Nelson looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Rayce Griffin was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Bryant Mathis, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Holmes County pushed their record up to 23-4 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Jay, their loss dropped their record down to 17-12.
Holmes County will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Royals: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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