Baseball Game Preview: Russell Red Devils vs. Greenup County Musketeers

For the second straight game, Russell will face off against Greenup County. The Red Devils will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Musketeers at 6:00 p.m. Russell is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.

Russell got their first taste of in-conference action on Monday and they started things off strong. They came out on top against Greenup County by a score of 5-2.

Grayson Kiser

Runs

04/08/25 vs West Carter	3
04/21/25 @ Greenup County	2
04/11/25 vs Morgan County	2
03/28/25 @ Morgan County	2
03/22/25 vs Shelby County	2
+ 8 more games

The team relied heavily on Grayson Kiser, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Russell's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 7-8 when he doesn't). Jacob Toliver was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles.

Russell was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .419. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Greenup County's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-10. As for Russell, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-8.