Lexington has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging four runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Monday. They came up short against the Crockett County Cavaliers, falling 12-5. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cavaliers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Lexington saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kk Simko, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Lexington's defeat dropped their record down to 11-5-1. As for Crockett County, their win bumped their record up to 7-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lexington will square off against Jackson North Side at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Jackson North Side has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.86 runs per game on average), something Lexington will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Crockett County, they will take on Jackson South Side at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Crockett County is facing Jackson South Side at the right time seeing as Jackson South Side is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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