The Morgan County Cougars will take on the Wolfe County Wolves at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Morgan County has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
It was a proper cat-fight when Morgan County faced off against Breathitt County on Thursday. The Cougars skirted past the Bobcats 5-3.
Grayson Hampton was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI. Isaac Campbell also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Wolfe County, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They never let Lee County get on the board and left with a 9-0 victory on Thursday. The result was nothing new for the Wolves, who have now won ten contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Chance Fallen and Camden Oliver made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Fallen tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Oliver pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Fallen posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April. At bat, Fallen went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs, while Oliver went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Slade Freeman, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another was Max Whisman, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Morgan County's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-13. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Wolfe County, their win bumped their record up to 19-10.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Morgan County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .442. However, it's not like Wolfe County struggles in that department as they've averaged .456. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Morgan County suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Wolfe County when the teams last played last Tuesday. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
