Last year, it was Ringgold that stopped Harlem from advancing to baseball’s Elite Eight by sweeping a doubleheader.
This year, the Bulldogs returned the favor and in the same fashion by defeating the Rams on Harlem’s home diamond by winning both games of a doubleheader Wednesday. The Bulldogs blanked the Rams 4-0 in the first game and took the second game 9-3.
It’s been a banner year so far for the Bulldogs. In February, Coach Jimmie Lewis gained his 800th career win.
The Bulldogs head to the next round of the Georgia High School Association Class AAA playoffs Tuesday and will host the winner of the Appling County-North Hall series.
Ringgold pitcher Robbie Bates throws a pitch in the first game of a doubleheader against Harlem on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 in Harlem, Ga. MIKE ADAMS/PHOTORoss Norman of Ringgold, left, dives back to the bag as Tryston McCladdie of Harlem tries to make the pick off at second base on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 in Harlem, Ga. MIKE ADAMS/PHOTO.Harlem’s Caiden Coile runs to third against Ringgold on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 in Harlem, Ga. MIKE ADAMS/PHOTO.Jack Decker of Harlem takes off to steal second against Ringgold on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 in Harlem, Ga. MIKE ADAMS/PHOTO.Harlem celebrates a 4-0 win over Ringgold in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 in Harlem, Ga. MIKE ADAMS/PHOTO.Harlem short stop Tryston McCladdie makes a play against Ringgold on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 in Harlem, Ga. MIKE ADAMS/PHOTO.
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