Lynn Camp had lost nine games straight , but after bumping their record up to 4-12 on Monday that streak is in the rearview. They had just enough and edged out the Cordia Lions 12-11. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-1 back in March.
| 04/09/25 @ Barbourville | 10 |
| 03/21/25 vs Jellico | 6 |
| 04/22/25 @ Pineville | 4 |
| 04/12/25 @ Burgin | 4 |
| 04/17/25 @ Jellico | 3 |
| + 3 more games |
Ethan Curry made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Lynn Camp is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-11 otherwise. Curry was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March.
Curry wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Darren Campbell, who went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most hits Campbell has posted since back in March.
As for Cordia, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-18 record this season. Their loss continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.
Like Lynn Camp, Cordia also got a great game from a two-way player: Burley Arrowood. He struck out 13 batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and nine unearned) runs off two hits. Arrowood has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, Riley Melton made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Ayden Miniard, who went 2-for-5 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lynn Camp will challenge Hancock County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats are facing the Indians at the right time seeing as the Indians are stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Cordia, they will square off against Oneida Baptist Institute at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lions will also cruise into their next contest with the timing on their side: the Mountaineers will have lost three straight heading into Tuesday's game.
