Scott extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 14 on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-6. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 10-9 heartbreaker at the hands of the Cumberland Gap Panthers. The Highlanders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2025.
Elijah Strunk led a balanced group of hitters, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Micah Boles, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs and two doubles.
As for Cumberland Gap, their victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 11, 2025.
On Cumberland Gap's side, Kole Carter made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out 15 batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Those 15 strikeouts gave Carter a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hunter Gibson, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played. Eli Reed was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Scott will head out to take on Sunbright at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Cumberland Gap, they will take on Cosby at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
