Tates Creek was the 11-0 winner over Breathitt County when they last played one another back in March, but their luck changed this time around. The Commodores fell just short of the Bobcats by a score of 7-6 on Saturday.
Robert Brewster was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 5.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Garrett Biroschik made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run. D.J. Carter was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Tates Creek has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-14 record this season. As for Breathitt County, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-9.
Coming up, Tates Creek will host Lexington Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Breathitt County, they will welcome Knott County Central at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Patriots' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Bobcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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