Clarke County hasn't had much luck against Washington County recently, but that could start to change on Monday. Clarke County will venture away from home to take on Washington County at 11:30 a.m. Washington County took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Clarke County, who comes in off a win.
Clarke County will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs last Thursday, then bounced right back against Fruitdale on Monday. The Bulldogs were the clear victors by a 20-10 margin over the Pirates. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Bulldogs as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Kayden Lambert
| 04/21/25 @ Fruitdale | 2 |
| 04/03/25 vs Jackson | 1 |
| 04/01/25 @ Chickasaw | 1 |
| 03/11/25 vs Southern Choctaw | 1 |
| 02/24/25 vs Fruitdale | 1 |
Clarke County got a massive performance out of Kayden Lambert, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. The dominant performance also gave Lambert a new career-high in doubles (two). Bianca Pugh was another key player, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Clarke County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .486. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Thomasville hit Washington County with a eight-run fourth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bulldogs lost 13-3 to the Tigers. The Bulldogs' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Washington County saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maddie McKinley, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Washington County's loss dropped their record down to 12-16. As for Clarke County, their record now sits at 3-12.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Clarke County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .455. However, it's not like Washington County struggles in that department as they've averaged .439. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Clarke County might still be hurting after the 18-7 defeat they got from Washington County in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Can Clarke County avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
