White County hadn't done well against Cumberland County recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Warriors beat the Jets by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 7-5. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 7-5 on Monday.
Nick Nelson
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White County got a great performance from Nick Nelson as he didn't allow a single earned run over 4.1 innings pitched. Nelson also tossed a walk, which is notable because the Warriors are 4-2 when he allows at most one walk, but 3-6 otherwise.
At the plate, Austin Pionke was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. He has become a key player for White County: the team is 5-2 when he posts at least two runs, but 2-6 otherwise. Lain Stone also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
White County lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since March 6th.
White County is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-8 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Cumberland County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. White County will welcome Stone Memorial at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Cumberland County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Warren County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games the Pioneers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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