The Webster County Trojans will head out to face off against the Hancock County Hornets at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Webster County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Webster County took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Calloway County, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Trojans came out on top in a nail-biter against the Lakers on Thursday, sneaking past 3-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Trojans.
Maddox Dunn
| 03/26/26 vs Calloway County | 3 |
| 03/23/26 vs Lyon County | 2 |
| 03/20/26 vs Crittenden County | 1 |
| 03/19/26 vs Caldwell County | 0 |
| 03/17/26 vs Trinity | 3 |
Maddox Dunn was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs. He continues to improve, besting his previous run total in each of the last three games he's played. Jameson Newton was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one triple and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Hancock County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 14-6 to Owensboro.
Hancock County saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jacob Shultz, who went 1-for-4 with one run and one RBI. That RBI was Shultz's first of the season.
Hancock County's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Webster County, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Hancock County's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Webster County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .457. It's a different story for Hancock County, though, as they've only averaged .331. Will they be able to contain Webster County's hitters?
Webster County came out on top in a nail-biter against Hancock County in their previous matchup back in May of 2025, sneaking past 4-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Trojans since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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