Ludlow's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They came out on top against the Trimble County Raiders by a score of 8-4. This was payback for Ludlow, who suffered a 9-5 loss the last time these two teams met.
Jackson Mays was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Mays has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Mays was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a double.
In other batting news, Prescott Baer and Spencer Brandenburg did most of the damage at the plate: Baer scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Brandenburg got no hits from his two at bats. Parker Trenkamp was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Ludlow's victory bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Trimble County, they dropped their record down to 2-10 with that defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ludlow will take on Dayton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Ludlow is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Trimble County, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Shawe Memorial at 11:00 a.m.
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