Trigg County hasn't had much luck against Webster County recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Wildcats will take on the Trojans at 6:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Webster County will be up against a hot Trigg County team: the squad just extended their winning streak to six. The Wildcats were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over Christian County on Monday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Wildcats considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
Tember Oliver spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Trigg County got a big performance out of Lily Eagleson, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run. That's the most hits Eagleson has posted since back in March. Livia Breckel was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Trigg County hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in five consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Webster County). Everything went their way against Hopkinsville on Monday as they made off with a 22-1 win. The Trojans have beaten the Tigers the last five times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Tigers has come to flipping the script.
Layla Scott made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Scott was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with six RBI, two stolen bases, and three runs.
In other batting news, Raynei Roy was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Gabby Harper, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and two RBI.
Trigg County's record now sits at 23-5. As for Webster County, their record is now 12-15.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Trigg County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .373. However, it's not like Webster County struggles in that department as they've averaged .322. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
