Toombs County Baseball Secures 8-5 Victory Over Pierce County

Lyons, GA. – February 27, 2025 | Head Coach Derek James

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The Toombs County Varsity Bulldogs picked up a solid 8-5 win over Pierce County on Wednesday, capitalizing on early offensive success and strong pitching performances.

Fast Start for the Bulldogs

Toombs County jumped out to an early lead in the first inning, sparked by:

A Lawton Toole RBI single
A Pierce County error that allowed two runs to score
A Tyson Brantley RBI single

The Bulldogs extended their lead in the second with contributions from Jackson Jenkins (groundout RBI), Kipp Mosley (fielder’s choice RBI), and Riley Kersey (RBI single).

Pitching Performance

Joseph Owens earned the win, allowing three hits and three runs (two earned) over four innings while striking out three.
Ty Hutcheson closed the game with a scoreless inning of relief, allowing just one hit and striking out two.

Offensive Leaders

Tyson Brantley led the offense with two hits in four at-bats.
Riley Kersey drove in a team-high four RBIs while going 1-for-3 at the plate.
Cameron Ledford displayed patience at the plate, drawing three walks as the Bulldogs tallied six walks in the game.
The Bulldogs were aggressive on the bases, swiping four stolen bases, with Brantley stealing two.