Lyons, GA. – September 26, 2024 | Coach Hayne Brant

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In a battle of strong pitching performances on Wednesday, the Toombs County Lady Dawgs came out on top, defeating West Laurens 3-1 in extra innings. Shay Stringer was outstanding in the circle, recording 16 strikeouts and allowing just one hit and one unearned run over eight innings.

West Laurens broke through first, scoring an unearned run in the bottom of the fifth inning due to a defensive miscue. However, Stringer helped her own cause in the top of the seventh, doubling to tie the game at one and sending it into extra innings.

In the top of the eighth, the Lady Dawgs took control. Nora Grace Mercer delivered a key double, and Aniston Powell hit a sacrifice fly, each driving in a run to give Toombs County a 3-1 lead. Stringer then closed the door in the bottom half, securing the victory.

Mercer led the Lady Dawgs offensively, going 2-for-3 at the plate. Stringer, Mercer, and Powell each contributed an RBI. Defensively, Toombs County turned a double play to back up Stringer’s stellar pitching.

Next up for the Lady Dawgs is a home game region against St. Vincent’s Varsity Saints on Tuesday. Be sure to come out and support the Lady Dawgs as they continue their push for Columbus.