Joseph Owens collected four hits in four at-bats to help power Toombs County to a 12-5 victory over Screven County on Wednesday. Owens doubled in the first inning and added singles in the second, fourth, and seventh innings to lead the Bulldogs at the plate.

Toombs County jumped out to an early lead in the top of the first inning. Lawton Toole singled to left field to drive in a run, and Brody Benton added a sacrifice fly to make it 2-0.

The Bulldogs added another run in the second inning when Riley Kersey grounded out to score a run.

Screven County responded in the bottom of the second, scoring five runs on four hits to take a 5-3 lead. The biggest hit of the inning came from Bryson Scott, who delivered a two-run single.

Toombs County answered in the fourth inning to regain control of the game. Kersey delivered a two-run single to put the Bulldogs back in front, and Toole followed with a sacrifice fly to extend the lead to 7-5.

Kersey earned the win on the mound for Toombs County. The right-hander pitched a complete game, allowing seven hits and five runs (three earned) over seven innings while striking out eight and walking one.

Worth Brown took the loss for Screven County after allowing six runs (four earned) on seven hits over four innings. Greyson Garvin started the game and surrendered two runs on two hits in one and one-third innings.

Toombs County finished the game with 11 hits. Toole drove in three runs to lead the Bulldogs from the middle of the lineup, going 1-for-2 on the night. Nick Carroll added two hits in four at-bats, while Owens also swiped two bases as the Bulldogs totaled four stolen bases in the game.

Scott led Screven County with two RBIs from the seventh spot in the lineup, going 2-for-3 on the day.

“Joseph had a big night at the plate and Riley gave us a strong performance on the mound,” said head coach Derek James. “We did a good job responding after they took the lead and kept the pressure on offensively.”