Lyons, GA. – April 9, 2025 | Head Coach Derek James

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Nick Carroll led the way at the plate for the Toombs County Bulldogs, going 3-for-4 in a 12-6 region series win over Swainsboro on Tuesday. Carroll doubled in the fourth inning, singled in the sixth, and added a triple in the seventh.

Toombs County got on the board in the top of the third following an error by Swainsboro.

Swainsboro responded in the bottom half of the inning, taking a 4-1 lead on a grand slam by Brice Marchman.

The Bulldogs tied the game in the top of the fourth after a walk by Ty Hutchinson and a double by Carroll. They then took the lead in the fifth on a clutch RBI single by Jackson Jenkins.

Swainsboro answered once more in the bottom of the fifth, tying the game 6-6 with a double from Kason Edenfield and an RBI single by Shane Gamiza.

The Bulldogs would pull away in the sixth inning. A sacrifice fly by Tucker Braddy, a double by Cameron Ledford, and a run scored on a passed ball pushed the Bulldogs ahead for good.

Jenkins earned the win on the mound, allowing eight hits and six runs over 4.1 innings while striking out three and walking two. Carroll came on in relief and was dominant, throwing 2.2 scoreless innings without allowing a hit and striking out three.

The Bulldogs tallied 11 hits in the game. Ledford and Joseph Owens each had multiple hits, while the team showed strong plate discipline, drawing nine walks. Riley Kersey and Hutchinson led the team with two free passes apiece. Kipp Mosley swiped two bases as Toombs racked up six total steals. Defensively, the Bulldogs turned one double play and were solid in the field.

The Bulldogs will host Swainsboro again on Thursday at home for the second game of the three game set. First pitch is set for 5:45 PM. Be sure to come out to support the DAWGS!