Lithia Springs is 0-4 against Alexander since March of 2015 but things could change on Friday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Lithia Springs Lions duke it out with Alexander Cougars at 5:55 p.m. Lithia Springs has given up an average of 8.4 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Lithia Springs is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Kennesaw Mountain, falling 15-4.
Lithia Springs saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was De'Rick Pittman, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Alexander and Douglas County, and Alexander kept the tradition alive. Alexander had just enough and edged out Douglas County 9-8 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Cougars have posted against the Tigers since April 4, 2019.
Jayden Whittlesey tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over 5.1 innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits.
On the hitting side, Matthew Westbrook was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Josh Sellers, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Lithia Springs now has a losing record of 3-4. As for Alexander, their win bumped their record up to 2-11.
Lithia Springs might still be hurting after the 15-1 defeat they got from Alexander when the teams last played back in March of 2016. Will Lithia Springs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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