John Hardin extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 2-11 in the process. They lost 23-5 to the North Hardin Trojans. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Trojans this season, with their most recent defeat being a 12-3 loss on April 11th.
Bryce Bradshaw was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
As for North Hardin, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-15. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On North Hardin's side, Colin Hamilton made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off only two hits. Those eight strikeouts gave Hamilton a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with five runs and two stolen bases. North Hardin is 4-2 when Hamilton posts two or more runs, but 6-13 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Thomas Lirot, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with five runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of North Hardin's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 6-15 when he doesn't). Marian Jaudon was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. John Hardin will head out to face off against Edmonson County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for North Hardin, they will venture away from home to challenge Fort Knox at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Trojans are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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