
Raiders
04/17/25 vs Clinton County | 9-8 |
04/15/25 @ Somerset Christian | 13-6 |
04/14/25 vs Somerset Christian | 12-0 |
04/12/25 @ Pineville | 19-1 |
04/12/25 @ Pineville | 18-0 |
McCreary Central proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by seven) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Clinton County Bulldogs 9-8. The win was nothing new for the Raiders as they're now sitting on five straight.
Kolton Summers was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over 5.1 innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other pitching news, Kase Spradlin looked comfortable as he pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Tristen West was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Joshua Weaver, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run and one double.
McCreary Central's record now sits at 11-2. As for Clinton County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McCreary Central will venture away from home to face off against Cumberland County at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Clinton County, they will head out to challenge Owensboro Catholic at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Aces' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps