
Titans
04/01/25 vs Webster County | 5-4 |
03/31/25 @ St. Marys | 6-1 |
03/27/25 @ Calhoun | 10-0 |
03/25/25 @ Wahama | 3-0 |
03/22/25 vs Pocahontas County | 10-0 |
+ 2 more games |
Gilmer County strolled into their game on Tuesday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 5-4 W against the Webster County Highlanders. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Titans have posted since May 13, 2024.
Gilmer County's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Kolten Holbert, who scored two runs and stole five bases while going 1-for-3. Those five stolen bases gave Holbert a new career-high. Another was Braylon Mencer, who scored a run while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Gilmer County hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five strikeouts batters in three consecutive matchups.
Gilmer County pushed their record up to 7-0 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Webster County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gilmer County will host Wirt County at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Webster County, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Greenbrier West at 5:30 p.m. The Highlanders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cavaliers have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season.
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