The Blazer Tomcats will face off against the Paintsville Tigers at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
On Thursday, Blazer needed a bit of extra time to put away Spring Valley. They won by a run and slipped past the Timberwolves 10-9.
Meanwhile, Paintsville entered their tilt with Lewis County on Thursday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They put the hurt on the Lions with a sharp 12-2 win. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won 12 games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Parker Crace spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Anderson Lauffer was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases and four runs. Shane Blair was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Paintsville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Paintsville pushed their record up to 21-5 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games. As for Blazer, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-15 record this season.
Blazer suffered a grim 17-2 defeat to Paintsville in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Tomcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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