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Win streak reaches four as offense soars past Athens Academy

The Indians grabbed their fourth straight win in an 8-3 home game Thursday against Athens Academy.

A six-run fourth inning broke open a 1-0 game and propelled TFS to victory. #4-ranked Tallulah Falls got a great outing from starter Cole Bonitatibus, who struck out nine batters in 5.2 innings.

In the bottom of the second, David Dutary singled in Ashton Roache for the first run of the game. That held until the fourth. After Bonitatibus struck out the side in the top half, the TFS offense came to life in the home half. Chase Pollock doubled to plate Rohajae Pinder. Zaiden Cox drove in a run on a groundout to push it to 3-0. After another couple of runs scored on an error and defensive indifference, Roache grounded out while getting a run home. Pinder singled in Carver to cap the inning.

In the next frame, Caden Walker scored on a stolen base and ensuing throwing error by the catcher. Up 8-0, TFS saw the Spartans tack on a few late runs. Pollock, Walker, and Pinder each had two hits, as Walker added two stolen bases and two runs.

Bonitatibus got the win after 5.2 innings, striking out nine against four hits, three walks, and two runs (one earned). Gonzalez went the final 1.1, giving up a run on a hit, walk, and two strikeouts.

The Indians are now 5-1 overall on the season.

W - Cole Bonitatibus (1-0)
RBI - Ashton Roache, Rohajae Pinder, David Dutary, Chase Pollock, Zaiden Cox