Barren County waltzed into their game on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top against the Central Hardin Bruins by a score of 8-5. That's more bragging rights for Barren County, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Tristan Meech looked comfortable as he struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Barren County got a massive performance out of JonParker Hyde, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Sutton Hyde, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Barren County's win bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Central Hardin, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-3.
Barren County will be playing in front of their home fans against Bell Creek Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bell Creek Academy will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Barren County surely won't give up without a fight. As for Central Hardin, they will head out on the road to challenge Bowling Green at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Bowling Green's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so Central Hardin's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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