Lee County had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They won by a run and slipped past the Colquitt County Packers 4-3. This was payback for Lee County, who suffered a 2-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Lee County got a great performance from Gaven Smith as he tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Smith has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Leroy Jackson was excellent, going 1-for-2 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Lee County's win bumped their record up to 17-12. As for Colquitt County, they now have a losing record at 13-14.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lee County will square off against Wilcox County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Wilcox County will roll in looking for their 17th straight victory, something Lee County surely won't give up without a fight. As for Colquitt County, they will head out on the road to face off against Richmond Hill at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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