10/4/2014
The Georgia Jackets defeated the East Cobb Patriots 18U 9-7 for their first win of the tournament. Jackets' leadoff man, Brett Hawkins (2016, Cambridge HS, GA), used a line drive approach and a live bat going 3-3 with 1 triple, 1 double, 3 runs scored, 2 RBI and 1 walk. Kale Ledford (2017, George Walton Academy HS, GA) used a quiet hitting approach and showed raw power going 2-3 with 1 double and 2 RBI. Griffin Jarrett (2017, Lambert HS, GA) also showed well going 2-3 with 1 double and 1 run scored, while Bryce Bowen (2017, Elbert County HS, GA) went 1-2 with 1 double and 1 run scored.
Sean Connelly (2016, Alpharetta HS, GA) earned the win for the Jackets tossing 3 innings allowing 3 runs, 2 earned, on 3 hits and 4 walks, while striking out 2. Connelly showed a smooth, online delivery with his 77-79/80 mph fastball and mixed in a 61-64 mph late breaking curveball.
For the Patriots, Kennessaw State commit, Austin Pharr (2015, Cherokee HS, GA), went 2-4 with 1 run scored and 2 RBI, while Graham Guthrie (2015, Blessed Trinity Catholic HS, GA) went 1-3 with 1 run scored and 2 RBI.