After losing to Roane County the last time they met, Meigs County decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Meigs County Tigers skirted past the Roane County Yellowjackets 13-12.
Jacob Sims made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over 4.1 innings pitched. Sims has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Sims was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Nathan Levy was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Nathan Hull, who scored two runs while going 2-for-5.
The victory got Meigs County back to even at 11-11. As for Roane County, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 10-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Meigs County will take on Oakdale at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meigs County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Roane County, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Rhea County at 6:00 p.m. The last four games Roane County has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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