Murray posted their closest victory since March 26, 2024 on Thursday. They skirted past the Ballard Memorial Bombers 6-4. This was payback for the Tigers, who suffered a 2-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Avery Starks made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Murray is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-9 otherwise. Starks was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
Cody Garner
| 04/17/25 @ Ballard Memorial | 4 |
| 04/08/25 vs Cumberland County | 2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Camden Central | 2 |
| 03/22/25 @ Hickman County | 2 |
| 03/17/25 vs Mayfield | 1 |
In other batting news, Cody Garner was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jacob Crady, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Murray's win bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Ballard Memorial, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-10.
Looking ahead, Murray will venture away from home to take on Trigg County at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Ballard Memorial, they will host Fort Campbell at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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