The Putnam County War Eagles will challenge the Jasper County Hurricanes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Putnam County has given up an average of 9.5 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Friday just wasn't the day for Putnam County's offense. They came up short against Lamar County on Friday, falling 15-0. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the War Eagles were not able to get on the board.
Putnam County saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Branan Griffin, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. That stolen base was Griffin's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Jasper County got themselves on the board against McNair on Thursday, but McNair never followed suit. They blew past the Mustangs 14-0. The Hurricanes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten games by eight runs or more this season.
The victory made it two in a row for Jasper County and bumps their season record up to 12-10. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 0 runs in those games. As for Putnam County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.
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