Adairsville topped by region leader

In a battle of two of the top three teams in Region 6-AAA, Ringgold topped Adairsville Wednesday night, 8-4.

Adairsville fell behind 3-0 in the second inning, but scored three times in the top of the third to tie.

Ringgold responded with a three run third of their own to take a lead they would not relinquish.

Adairsville narrowed the margin to 6-4 in the top of the fourth, but that would be as close as they would come.

Landon Howren had two hits, including a homerun with two RBI. Hayden Morrow drove in a run with two hits, and Sam Seaman doubled twice for the Tigers’ hits.

Noah O’Kelley (2.2 IP, 6ER, 7H, 2BB, 2K) took the pitching loss for Adairsville. Kyler Pelfrey (2.2 IP, 2R, 0ER, 3H, 1BB, 3K) and Maddox Teems (0.2 IP, 0R, 0H, 1BB, 1K) both pitched in relief.

Cade Gilbert, Andre Tarver, and Noah Parrish had two hits each for Ringgold. Nathan Camp finished with three RBI.

Ringgold’s Devin Lancaster (7 IP, 4R, 3ER, 6H, 1BB, 6K) tossed a complete game for the pitching victory.

Ringgold (17-5 overall) remained unbeaten and in first place in Region 6-AAA with their 12th region win. Adairsville (12-9, 8-5 in 6-AAA) has three region games remaining next week. The Tigers host Gordon Central on Tuesday (April 19, 5:55pm), travel to Murray County on Thursday (April 21, 5:55pm), and entertain Calhoun on Friday (April 22, TBA).