Tyler was the 17-7 winner over Gilmer County when they last played one another back in March of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Tyler Knights fell just short of the Gilmer County Titans by a score of 5-3 on Thursday.
Zade Billings made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Gilmer County's side, Bryant Yoak was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Yoak has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Yoak was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
Yoak wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brody Brockleman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Tyler's loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 18-11. As for Gilmer County, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 23-3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tyler will take on St. Marys at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Tyler is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Gilmer County, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Hannan at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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