Bedford North Lawrence won the last time they faced Martinsville, and things went their way on Friday too. The Bedford North Lawrence Stars came out on top against the Martinsville Artesians by a score of 7-4.
For Martinsville's part, Alex Kush put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Kush was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played.
Kush wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Rhys Wolf, who scored a run and stole five bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Bedford North Lawrence's win bumped their record up to 9-5. As for Martinsville, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-13.
Bedford North Lawrence will look to defend their home field on Monday against New Albany at 6:00 p.m. As for Martinsville, they will head out on the road to challenge Franklin Community at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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