Sandy Creek extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping them down to 3-5. They came up short against the Fayette County Tigers, falling 18-0. The Patriots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
As for Fayette County, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-6. That 18 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Fayette County's part, Cameron Taylor made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Taylor was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. That triple was her first of the season.
In other pitching news, E Patton looked comfortable as she tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Fayette County let D Weaver and T Lathem run wild. Weaver went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple, while Lathem went a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one double. That double marked the first that Lathem has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of T Jordan, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Sandy Creek is set to face off against their familiar foe Whitewater at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Fayette County will take on rival Upson-Lee at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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