JEFFERSON -- Jackson County scored nine runs in the first two innings to erase an early deficit en route to a 10-7 win over Flowery Branch Saturday.
The Panthers (3-1) trailed 2-0 after Flowery Branch (2-1) scored two runs in the top of the first. Jackson County answered with six in the bottom of the first and then added three more in the second for a 9-2 lead.
Both teams added a run in the sixth before the Falcons plated four runs in the top of the seventh but they could not complete the comeback.
Sophomore Chris Griggs earned the win pitching five innings allowing just one and no earned runs while striking out seven. Griggs had two hits and an RBI at the plate.
Tyler Sartain had two hits, scored twice, and drove in three runs for Jackson County. Jase Latty and Joel Ellis each had one hit and one RBI for the Panthers.
Thursday
January 30th, 2025
3:43AM
