The Pikeville Panthers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over the Frederick Douglass Broncos on Saturday.
Isaac Duty spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
Grant Tomlinson
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Grant Tomlinson, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Zack McCoy, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Pikeville's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-11. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Frederick Douglass, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-14 record this season.
Pikeville will take on Woodford County at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Yellowjackets' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Frederick Douglass, they will challenge Ryle at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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