CRYSTAL SPRINGS – Paced by a home run from junior catcher Graham Cowart, the Franklin County Diamond Dawgs beat Crystal Springs 17-1 in a tune-up for the playoffs.

The Bulldogs had 10-hits in the contest, with Cowart’s towering shot helping the Bulldogs in a 12-run second inning that overwhelmed the Tigers.

Kemo Verdin collected the win on the mound, while Hoby Mullins added a double and a stolen base at the plate. The contest lasted only three innings.

The Bulldogs play at North Pike on Tuesday at 6, before beginning Class 3A playoff action on Thursday.

Coaching the Bulldogs are Brent Calcote and Vance Windom.