Baseball Recap: Thomas Nelson Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Generals

Margin (Wins)

04/22/25 @ Cornerstone Christian Academy	19
05/15/25 vs Caverna	16
03/18/25 @ Fort Knox	16
04/19/25 @ Paris	12
04/19/25 vs Pendleton County	11

Thomas Nelson can bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Caverna Colonels with a sharp 17-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Generals, who have now won ten games by six runs or more so far this season.

Mason Dobson was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Dobson was also big at the plate, earning one RBI, two runs, and five stolen bases. He is becoming a predictor of Thomas Nelson's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 7-9 when he doesn't).

In other batting news, Landon McCubbins and Justin Parsley did most of the damage at the plate: McCubbins went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI, while Parsley went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Thomas Nelson is undefeated when McCubbins posts two or more runs, but 6-9 otherwise. Cade Benningfield was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Thomas Nelson's win bumped their record up to 12-9. As for Caverna, they dropped their record down to 2-20 with the defeat, which was their 15th straight on the road dating back to last season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Thomas Nelson will head out to square off against Boyle County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rebels' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so the Generals' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Caverna, they will venture away from home to take on John Hardin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.