The Ohio County Eagles sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 victory over the Hancock County Hornets on Monday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Eagles.
Parker Westerfield
| 04/18/25 @ Edmonson County | 7 |
| 04/24/25 vs Muhlenberg County | 6 |
| 05/01/25 @ McLean County | 5 |
| 05/06/25 @ Grayson County | 4 |
| 04/04/25 @ Wayne County | 4 |
| + 5 more games |
Parker Westerfield made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He is becoming a predictor of Ohio County's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is 2-1 (and 5-20 when he doesn't). Westerfield was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eli Hatfield, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Keaton Daugherty, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI and one double.
Ohio County's record now sits at 7-21. As for Hancock County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-18.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ohio County will venture away from home to face off against Webster County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hancock County, they will head out to take on Owensboro at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Red Devils' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Hornets' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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