CUMMING — Anthony Lugo doubled in the winning run in the bottom of the seventh to lead Gainesville to a thrilling 7-6 win over Forsyth Central on Wednesday.
It was the second straight win for the Red Elephants (10-12, 3-9 Region 6-7A) and gave Gainesville a season sweep of the Bulldogs (8-15, 5-7 Region 6-7A).
Cooper Reid got the win in relief for Gainesville allowing just one run in two innings of work.
Lugo, Landon Deyton, Tanner Allen, and Alex Kelley each had two hits for Gainesville. Will Barrett had a hit and two RBI while Lugo, Reid, Kelley, and Daniel Machado all knocked in one run apiece for the Red Elephants.
Gainesville opened the game with a five-run first inning to grab a quick lead but the Bulldogs responded with four runs in the third and one in the fifth to tie the game. The Red Elephants reclaimed the lead at 6-5 in the sixth before Forsyth Central tied the game with a run in the top of the seventh to set up the final dramatic ending.
Next up, Gainesville will play host to Lambert on Friday in another region contest.
