Boone County came out on top against Holmes on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run sixth inning. The Rebels blew past the Bulldogs 11-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Rebels.
Trent Wilson spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up six Ks. Boone County is 2-1 when Wilson allows two or fewer earned runs, but 3-13 otherwise.
Ayden Kays
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At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ayden Kays, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Ethan Rossi was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Boone County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive games.
Boone County's victory bumped their record up to 5-14. As for Holmes, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 13 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-21 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Boone County will welcome Highlands at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bluebirds' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Rebels' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Holmes, they will host Bracken County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs are facing the Polar Bears at the right time seeing as the Polar Bears are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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