Trace Friedlein of CHS baseball
Needing a win to extend their season, Coach Jon Spears of the Coffee County Red Raiders gave the pitching nod to the staff ace Trace Friedlein in Lincoln County on Wednesday night. Friedlein pitched a complete game 2 hitter to lead the Red Raiders to a 3 to 2 win and extend the season into the district tournament. The win for Coffee County was their first in nearly 3 weeks as the Raiders dropped the Falcons in the District 8AAA play-in game. The Raiders started hot and finished strong as Coffee County scored 2 runs in the first inning and Friedlein got 2 of his 4 strikeouts in the 7th inning. Peyton Booth led off the game with an infield single, one of his 3 hits on the game. Booth, was singled home by Wyatt Day before Friedlein scored on an outfield error. The Raiders added the winning run in the 3rd inning as Deandre Wakefield hit an RBI triple to score Gavin Husted. Husted, who singled in the 3rd inning, finished with 2 hits for Coffee County.
CHS senior Peyton Booth
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For their outstanding play, Peyton Booth and Trace Friedlein were named Gateway Tire and Service Center Co-Players of the Game. With the win, Coffee County advances into the double elimination district tournament. The Raiders will travel to Franklin County on Thursday night for a 6:00 PM game with the Rebels. Thunder Radio will bring you the broadcast beginning with the pregame show at 5:50 PM.
