The Collins Titans will venture away from home to challenge the Ballard Bruins at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Collins is coming into the game hot, having won their last nine games.
While Collins' win against Mercer County wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Collins skirted past Mercer County 4-3.
Jacob Stover tossed a big game, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
Brady Morris
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At the plate, Brady Morris and Alston Whitworth did most of the damage at the plate: Morris went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs, while Whitworth went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave Morris a new career-high. Colin King also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Ballard, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Floyd Central a 4-0 shutout on Wednesday.
Ballard pushed their record up to 26-2 with the victory, which was their 16th straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Collins, their record now sits at 19-11.
Collins skirted past Ballard 8-6 in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Titans since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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