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| 03/24/25 - Home | 6-4 W |
| 05/18/21 - Away | 1-11 L |
| 05/06/21 - Home | 1-2 L |
| 04/07/21 - Away | 2-3 L |
| 05/15/19 - Away | 1-8 L |
| + 5 more games |
On Monday Russell's undefeated season almost came to an end. They had just enough and edged out the Lawrence County Bulldogs 6-4. While the Red Devils didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-22-1), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Kyle Mokas was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Mokas was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Grayson Kiser, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. That double marked the first that he hit this season. Caden Criswell was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
Russell was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .381. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .381 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
Russell's record now sits at 4-0. As for Lawrence County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Russell will head out to face off against Morgan County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lawrence County, they will venture away from home to challenge Betsy Layne at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be Lawrence County's first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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