Barren County had lost three straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 8-10 to make it four. They fell just short of the Warren East Raiders by a score of 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Trojans have suffered since March 20th.
Barren County saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Colten Wilson, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
As for Warren East, their record now sits at 9-12. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 2nd.
On Warren East's side, Brooks Vincent spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up seven Ks. Vincent has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Andrew Barbalas, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Briggs Young was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Coming up, Barren County will square off against Monroe County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Trojans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Warren East, they will face off against Franklin-Simpson at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Raiders surely won't give up without a fight.
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