After low-scoring totals in their previous four contest, Lewis County brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They blew past the Bourbon County Colonels 12-2 on Tuesday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Lions' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Lewis County let Braxton Egbert and Bryson Helpenstine run wild. Egbert got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while Helpenstine got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases Egbert has posted since back in April of 2025. Cameron Farris was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Lewis County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .618. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bourbon County only posted an OBP of .423.
Lewis County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Bourbon County, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Looking ahead, Lewis County will head out on the road to square off against Fleming County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bourbon County, they will be playing at home against Berea at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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