The Nicholas County Grizzlies will challenge the Hoover Huskies at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Nicholas County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Nicholas County came out on top against Woodrow Wilson on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run fourth inning. The Grizzlies walked away with an 8-3 win over the Flying Eagles. The victory continues a trend for the Grizzlies in their matchups with the Flying Eagles: they've now won three in a row.
Caleb Burns
| 04/17/25 @ Woodrow Wilson | 3 |
| 04/02/25 vs Oak Hill | 3 |
| 03/19/25 @ Clay County | 3 |
| 04/16/25 @ Oak Hill | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Sissonville | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
Caleb Burns was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and one triple. He has become a key player for Nicholas County: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three hits, but 5-6 otherwise. Coleton Hellems was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Nicholas County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Hoover narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Sissonville 4-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Huskies.
Jayden Ledsome was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Hoover now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Nicholas County, their victory bumped their record up to 8-6.
Hoover's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Nicholas County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. It's a different story for Hoover, though, as they've only averaged .234. Will they be able to contain Nicholas County's hitters?
Nicholas County suffered a grim 10-1 defeat to Hoover in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Will the Grizzlies have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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