After losing to Gallatin the last time they met, Mount Juliet decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Golden Bears had just enough and edged out the Green Wave 6-5. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Golden Bears as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Matthew Dickey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
Tucker Griffith
| 04/16/25 @ Gallatin | 3 |
| 03/26/25 vs Beech | 2 |
| 03/13/25 vs Creek Wood | 2 |
| 03/08/25 vs Dickson County | 2 |
| 03/07/25 @ Tullahoma | 2 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Tucker Griffith, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kolton Tench, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Mount Juliet's win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-5 and their overall record up to 5-15-1. As for Gallatin, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
Mount Juliet and Gallatin could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Tennessee Rankings. The Golden Bears (ranked 119th) will meet Lincoln County (ranked 23rd) at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Gallatin will take on Beech at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank disadvantage (153 vs. 27).
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
