Tates Creek posted their closest win since May 11, 2024 on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Whitley County Colonels 3-1.
Ethan Ratley made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.
In other pitching news, Blake Jones looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He is becoming a predictor of Tates Creek's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 3-1 (and 1-7 when he doesn't).
Cooper Jackson
| 03/22/25 @ Corbin | 4 |
| 04/10/25 @ Whitley County | 2 |
| 03/29/25 @ St. Henry | 2 |
| 04/02/25 vs Lexington Christian | 1 |
| 03/19/25 @ Frederick Douglass | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Ratley wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cooper Jackson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Tates Creek is undefeated when Jackson posts two or more runs, but 1-8 otherwise. Owen Risalvato also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Tates Creek's win bumped their record up to 4-8. As for Whitley County, their defeat ended a 16-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 9-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tates Creek will challenge Boone County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Whitley County, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Jackson County at 6:00 p.m.
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