It was close, but on Monday the Washington County Commanders sidestepped the East Jessamine Jaguars for a 3-2 win. That's two games straight that the Commanders have won by just one run.
Camden Abell
Camden Abell was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and not a single walk). Washington County is 2-1 when Abell allowsone or fewer earned runs, but 1-2 otherwise. Abell was also big at the plate, going 3-for-6 with one double and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that he brought in this season.
Abell wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Andrew Mackin, who went 1-for-5 with one stolen base and one RBI. That stolen base was Mackin's first of the season.
The victory got Washington County back to even at 3-3. As for East Jessamine, they dropped their record down to 2-4 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Washington County will venture away from home to take on Hart County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for East Jessamine, they will challenge Pulaski County at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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