The Hardin County Tigers will venture away from home to square off against the Riverside Panthers at 6:45 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Hardin County has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
While Hardin County's win against Huntingdon wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Tigers narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Mustangs 6-5.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Riverside challenged Trinity Christian Academy on Thursday. The Panthers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Lions. The game was the first time the Panthers have beaten the Lions on their field since April 19, 2016.
Colt Brooks spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on seven hits.
Riverside is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-8 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.4 runs over those games. As for Hardin County, the win got them back to even at 11-11.
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