Fleming County can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Menifee County Wildcats a 15-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for Fleming County, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Brady Faris made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Faris was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Preston Cropper, who went 3-for-3 with two triples, five RBI, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Austin Robertson, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Fleming County's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-19. As for Menifee County, they dropped their record down to 3-16 with that defeat, which was their ninth straight on the road.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fleming County will take on Powell County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Menifee County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Owsley County at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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