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A final insurance run in the sixth was more than enough for Ty Hutchinson, who dominated the bump for Toombs. Hutchinson gave up a mere two hits across five innings to pick up the win.

Game 3

Returning to Vidalia for Friday's rubber match, the Indians' bats woke back up. Veer Patel set the tone early with an RBI single in the first inning to take a 1-0 lead, then doubled his impact in the third with a two-run double.

Up 3-0, Vidalia kept applying pressure, plating two in the fourth and another in the fifth. Ryan Brantley put the game completely out of reach in the sixth inning, launching a three-run homer to cap off a commanding 9-0 victory and clinch the series for the Indians.

Now, both squads turn their attention to the first round of the GHSA State Baseball Playoffs starting this week. Vidalia will host Commerce for a doubleheader on Thursday beginning at 4:00 p.m., with a decisive third game scheduled for Friday at 4:00 p.m. if necessary.

Meanwhile, Toombs hits the road to face Thomasville for a Thursday doubleheader at 4:00 p.m., with a potential game three slated for Friday at 1:00 p.m.