Lyons, GA. – April 3, 2025 | Head Coach Derek James

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Nick Carroll put on a show at the plate, launching two home runs and driving in two runs, but the Toombs County Bulldogs came up just short in a 6-5 loss to Savannah Christian on Wednesday in Game 2 of a three-game region series. Carroll’s blasts came in the first and sixth innings.

Toombs County jumped out early, plating three runs in the top of the first. Carroll opened the scoring with a solo home run to left field. Jackson Jenkins was hit by a pitch and later scored on a sacrifice fly by Riley Kersey, giving the Bulldogs an early edge.

Savannah Christian responded in the bottom of the first, tying the game 3-3 after a walk to Brian Hong, a double by Jiwoo Hong, and a single by Mason Omohundro.

The Raiders took the lead in the second inning when Harding Dennis singled in two runs to go ahead 5-3.

The Bulldogs continued to battle. Kersey homered to left in the fourth, trimming the deficit to one. Carroll struck again with his second solo shot of the day in the sixth inning, but Toombs couldn’t close the gap.

Carroll finished the day with two home runs and two RBIs. Kersey added a home run and two RBIs of his own.

Brody Benton pitched well in relief, going four and two-thirds innings, allowing one run on five hits while striking out four. Joseph Owens got the start, giving up five runs on three hits in just over an inning of work.

Defensively, the Bulldogs were sharp, turning one double play and committing no errors in the field.

With the series now tied at one game apiece, Toombs County will host Savannah Christian in the rubber match on Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 5:45 PM.