Hardin County dropped their record down to 10-7-1 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Union County Braves by a score of 14-12. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Braves apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Union County, their win bumped their record up to 12-16. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Union County's part, the team relied heavily on Will Bolden, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Bolden is becoming a predictor of the Braves' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 9-15 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Caleb Carr, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Hardin County will square off against Pope County at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Union County, they will face off against Hopkins County Central at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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