Oldham County extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 11-16-1 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Collins Titans. The Colonels were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Titans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Oldham County saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Giles, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Collins, they have been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 13 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-13 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.2 runs over those games.
On Collins' side, Brady Morris and Alston Whitworth made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Morris didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Meanwhile, Whitworth pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Morris has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. At bat, Morris got on base in two of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI, while Whitworth went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oldham County will take on Kentucky Country Day at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Colonels' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bearcats have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Collins, they will square off against Washington County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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