Lumpkin Co. defeats Dawson Co. 8-2

The Lumpkin Co. Lady Indians defeated the Dawson Co. Lady Tigers 8-2 on Monday night in Dahlonega. The Lady Indians used a huge 4^th inning, that was highlighted by a grand slam by #33 Lauren English, to lead them to victory.

After the Lady Tigers scored in the 1^st inning, the game was dominated by pitching until the 4^th inning. In the bottom of the 4^th, Lumpkin Co. scored six runs on a two-run homer by #36 Alyssa Pulley and a grand slam by #33 Lauren English. The Lady Indians added to their run total in the bottom of the sixth inning on a sacrifice RBI that led to #10 Emmi Graham scoring and on an RBI by #1 Hailey Mincey. Dawson Co. scored one run in the top of the 7^th inning fielder’s choice that resulted in #18 Olivia Martinez crossing home plate to make the final score 8-2.

The Lady Indians play again tomorrow as they travel to play at Cherokee Bluff high school at 6 p.m.