Somerset took a 14-run loss the last time they faced off against Russell County, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Briar Jumpers had just enough and edged out the Lakers 3-1. The win was familiar territory for the Briar Jumpers, who have now won three games in a row.
Kole Grundy made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off eight hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI. He has become a key player for Somerset: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three hits, but 7-14 otherwise.
Connor Roberts
| 05/01/25 @ Russell County | 2 |
| 04/28/25 vs Rockcastle County | 2 |
| 04/14/25 @ Casey County | 2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Knox Central | 2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Southwestern | 1 |
| + 7 more games |
In other batting news, Connor Roberts was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple. He is becoming a predictor of Somerset's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 6-14 when he doesn't). Raygan New was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run.
Somerset was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .360 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
Somerset's victory bumped their record up to 10-14. As for Russell County, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-9.
Coming up, Somerset will face off against Knox Central at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Russell County, they will take on Southwestern at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Lakers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season.
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