Cherokee Bluff Junior Varsity Bears Drop Tough Game Against Lumpkin County
Cherokee Bluff Junior Varsity Bears had trouble keeping up with Lumpkin County in a 14-3 loss on Friday.
Cherokee Bluff Junior Varsity Bears got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Cooper Dean doubled, Lumpkin County committed an error, and Dean stole home, each scoring one run.
Lumpkin County flipped the game on its head in the top of the second, scoring five runs on four hits to take a 5-3 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by #23 that drove in one.
Lumpkin County added one run in the third after #6 scored after tagging up.
Corbin Cantrell stepped on the hill first for Cherokee Bluff Junior Varsity Bears. The starting pitcher gave up five hits and six runs (five earned) over three innings, striking out six and walking five.
Dean led Cherokee Bluff Junior Varsity Bears with one hit in three at bats. Spencer Phillips led Cherokee Bluff Junior Varsity Bears with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing six walks for the game. Cherokee Bluff Junior Varsity Bears ran wild on the base paths, piling up five stolen bases for the game.
Lumpkin County accumulated 11 hits in the game. #11 led Lumpkin County with three hits in three at bats. #35 and #23 each drove in two runs for Lumpkin County. #1 paced Lumpkin County with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting eight walks for the game. #23, #1, and #13 each stole multiple bases for Lumpkin County. Lumpkin County ran wild on the base paths, collecting nine stolen bases for the game.
Lumpkin County turned one double play in the game.
Next up for the JV Bears is a game against East Hall on Friday.