Somerset is 8-2 against Knox Central since May of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Somerset Briar Jumpers will head out on the road to face off against the Knox Central Panthers at 6:00 p.m. Somerset will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Somerset was not the first on the board last Friday, but they got there more often. They were the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over Somerset Christian.
Colyer White looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Somerset got a massive performance out of Isaiah Lewis, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Blake Abbott was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and two runs.
Meanwhile, Knox Central came up short against Harlan County on Monday and fell 7-4.
Somerset's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Knox Central, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Somerset has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .495. However, it's not like Knox Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Somerset came out on top in a nail-biter against Knox Central in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, sneaking past 3-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Somerset since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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