While Sandy Creek didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-19-1), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They walked away with a 5-1 victory over the Eastside Eagles on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Patriots.
Cameron Layfield was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Layfield was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played.
Michael Tally
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Michael Tally, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Grant Housley, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Sandy Creek's record now sits at 7-2. As for Eastside, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.
Coincidentally, Sandy Creek and Eastside will both be playing Elbert County the next time they take the field. The Eagles will host the Blue Devils at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Patriots will play them later in the day, at 3:00 p.m.
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