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In the third inning, ECI extended their advantage when Henry grounded out to drive in a run, making it 4–1.
Mitchell earned the win in the circle for ECI, allowing five hits and three runs over three innings, striking out one and walking one. For Toombs County, starter Taylor Bland pitched a complete game, giving up 11 hits and six runs across seven innings while striking out six without issuing a walk.
At the plate, Natalie Quintero powered the Bulldogs’ offense, driving in two runs and going 1-for-3. Cyleigh Ennis, Emerson Powell, Kylah Gay, Sage White, and Leighton Williams each added a hit for Toombs County.
ECI’s bats stayed hot throughout the game, collecting 11 hits. Hillran led the way with a 2-for-4 day and two RBIs, while Russel, Durden, Walden, and Mitchell also tallied two hits apiece.
Despite the loss, Bulldogs Head Coach Hayne Brant praised his team’s effort, “I’m proud of the way our girls competed,” Brant said. “They battled all the way through and never quit. We’re continuing to grow as a team, and I know we’ll be ready for the next one.”
The Bulldogs will look to bounce back on Thursday when they take on Calvary Day at home at 5:30 p.m. They will then take part in the Highway 280 Invitational that will be played at both TCHS and at Vidalia High School. Toombs will host West Laurens at 10:00 a.m. and then Wheeler County at 2:00 p.m.
