Trimble County never got on the board in their matchup on Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Waggener on Saturday. They were the clear victors by a 12-3 margin over the Wildcats. For the Raiders, this counts as revenge for the 14-4 victory the Wildcats walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2024.
Liam Taylor
| 03/21/26 @ Waggener | 12 |
| 05/12/25 vs Cornerstone Christian Academy | 3 |
| 04/17/25 vs Carroll County | 3 |
| 04/10/25 @ Van Buren | 3 |
| 03/19/26 vs Highlands Latin | 2 |
Liam Taylor made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Those 12 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played dating back to last season.
In other batting news, Trimble County let Davie Poe and William Mallory run wild. Poe went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs, while Mallory went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases and two runs. Another player making a difference was Nate Hance, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Trimble County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .568. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Waggener only posted an OBP of .286.
Trimble County's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Waggener, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Trimble County will take on Henry County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.5 runs per game on average), something the Raiders will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Waggener, they will challenge Portland Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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