If Harrison County was riding high off their 12-4 takedown of Mercer County on Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Harrison County Thorobreds fell just short of the Boyle County Rebels by a score of 6-4 on Tuesday. Harrison County was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Boyle County apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Corey Vaughn was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). Vaughn was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Mason Smiley made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jashon Lewis, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Harrison County was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Harrison County's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Boyle County, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Harrison County will be playing in front of their home fans against Powell County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Harrison County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Boyle County, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Anderson County at 6:00 p.m. The last five games Boyle County has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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