Eastside's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the Madison County Red Raiders 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted since April 3, 2024.
Braydon Smith
| 04/01/25 vs Madison County | 3 |
| 03/05/25 @ Putnam County | 2 |
| 02/27/25 vs Monroe Area | 2 |
| 02/10/25 @ Morgan County | 2 |
| 02/24/25 @ Stockbridge | 1 |
Braydon Smith was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-2. He is becoming a predictor of Eastside's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 3-1 (and 3-15 when he doesn't). Chase Jordan was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Eastside was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. The last time their batting average was this high was back in February.
Eastside's win bumped their record up to 6-16. As for Madison County, their loss was their 11th straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-19.
Eastside will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Red Raiders: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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