Nicholas County had lost three straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 19-12 to make it four. They came up short against the Capital Cougars, falling 10-0. The Grizzlies were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Cougars earlier this season, when they won 5-4.
As for Capital, the victory snapped their losing streak at nine games and leaves them with a 10-23 record. That looming 10-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Capital's part, Jace Wilkinson was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out eight over six innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Wilkinson has posted since back in April. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Capital let Keagan Moore and Kai Haley run wild. Moore went 3-for-4 with three RBI and one stolen base, while Haley went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most hits Moore has posted since back in April. Eli Davis was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
As of now, neither Nicholas County nor Capital have any future games scheduled.
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