Kilgore entered their tilt with Cumberland Academy on Friday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Knights a 12-0 shutout. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 8-1 last Tuesday.
Tanner Beets
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Tanner Beets was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Kilgore is 2-1 when Beets allowsone or fewer hits, but 6-11-1 otherwise. Beets was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Kaeson Clayton looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has become a key player for Kilgore: the team is 2-1 when he allows at most one hit, but 6-11-1 otherwise.
Back at the plate, Kolton Hale was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Cason Edney, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Kilgore's win bumped their record up to 8-12-1. As for Cumberland Academy, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-15.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. We've got a battle between Bulldogs coming up. As for Cumberland Academy, they will take on Gilmer at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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