The Nicholas County Bluejackets will take on the Ludlow Panthers at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Nicholas County knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Ludlow likes a good challenge.
Nicholas County came out on top against Pendleton County on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run first inning. The Bluejackets put the hurt on the Wildcats with a sharp 10-2 victory. The result was nothing new for the Bluejackets, who have now won 11 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Jackson Zimmerman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
Easton Adams
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Easton Adams, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Braxtyn Mynear, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Holy Cross hit Ludlow with a 11-run third inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Panthers came up short against the Indians, falling 14-4. The defeat continues a trend for the Panthers in their meetings with the Indians: they've now lost eight in a row.
Nicholas County pushed their record up to 12-11 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Ludlow, their loss dropped their record down to 8-8.
Nicholas County got the 'W' when the teams last played on Friday against Ludlow by a conclusive 12-2 score. Do the Bluejackets have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Panthers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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