After having lost a blowout in their previous game against North Augusta, Midland Valley was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They came out on top against the Silver Bluff Bulldogs by a score of 5-2. That's more bragging rights for Midland Valley, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Turner Scott was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Scott was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, a double, and an RBI.
Scott wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Landon Stringer, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Landon Johnson was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
On Silver Bluff's side, Axel Hornung was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Midland Valley's victory bumped their record up to 12-10. As for Silver Bluff, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Midland Valley will head out on the road to square off against Laurens at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Laurens' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Midland Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Silver Bluff does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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