Jefferson County had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 24-6 margin over the Morristown-Hamblen East Hurricanes. Jefferson County's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Beau Revord made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Revord was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, two additional RBI, and an additional run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Briley Larue was incredible, firing off two home runs, four additional RBI, and a double while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Brody Carr, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base.
On Morristown-Hamblen East's side, Carson Winstead stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Winstead has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Isaac Greene was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Jefferson County's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Morristown-Hamblen East, their defeat was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 4-3.
Jefferson County will have a chance to go back-to-back against Morristown-Hamblen East: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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