West Carter extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 12-13 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Morgan County Cougars. The Comets were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Cougars earlier this season, when they won 4-3.
As for Morgan County, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-13. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 3.5 runs across that stretch.
For Morgan County's part, Cooper Fleming made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Fleming also tossed no walks, which is notable because Morgan County is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 12-13 otherwise. Fleming was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of his five plate appearances with four runs and two stolen bases. Those four runs gave him a new career-high.
Fleming wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Parker Trusty, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Morgan County is 8-3 when Trusty posts two or more runs, but 7-10 otherwise.
West Carter does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Morgan County, they will head out to challenge East Carter at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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