Harlan fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Floyd Central on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Floyd Central Jaguars by a score of 10-9. Harlan was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Floyd Central apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March.
Luke Luttrell put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off two hits. Luttrell was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Luttrell wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jake Brewer, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-5. Brewer continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Jared Moore was another key contributor, going 1-for-5 with two RBI and a double.
Like Harlan, Floyd Central also got a great game from a two-way player: Kolten Crum. On the mound, Crum struck out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and six unearned) runs off 11 hits. Meanwhile, Grant Jenkins tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At the plate, Crum went 1-for-5 with two RBI and a double, while Jenkins scored a run while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Logan Meade, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Mason Anderson, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
Harlan's defeat dropped their record down to 13-7. As for Floyd Central, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 10-15.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing East Ridge the next time they take the field. Harlan will head out to face East Ridge at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, while Floyd Central will play them later in the day, at 12:00 p.m.
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