Campbell County's game last Wednesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past the Cooper Jaguars 3-2. That's more bragging rights for Campbell County, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Zach Franzen made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Franzen was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Franzen wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Tyler Schumacher, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Campbell County has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 6-5 record this season. As for Cooper, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-11.
Campbell County will stay at home for another game and welcome Walton-Verona at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Walton-Verona's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last five matches. As for Cooper, they will head out on the road to take on Simon Kenton at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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