Caldwell County has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.56 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They lost 12-5 to the Graves County Eagles. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 25, 2022, but that streak is no more.
Kaliana Bender made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one triple and one RBI. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
Caldwell County's record now sits at 9-9. As for Graves County, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-10 record this season.
Caldwell County will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Madisonville-North Hopkins at 5:30 p.m. The Maroons will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Graves County, they will square off against Mayfield at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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