If Phelps was feeling good off their 15-7 takedown of Mountain Mission last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Phelps Hornets fell 8-3 to the Martin County Cardinals on Tuesday. Phelps has not had much luck with Martin County recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
For Martin County's part, Aiden Horn was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Horn is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Eli Mills was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base and two RBI.
Phelps' loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Martin County, their win bumped their record up to 12-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Phelps' homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Pike County Central at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Martin County will take on Johnson Central at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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