Raiders
| 04/07/26 @ Metcalfe County | 18-7 |
| 04/07/26 @ Metcalfe County | 8-1 |
| 04/06/26 @ Scott | 18-6 |
| 04/03/26 vs Scott | 6-5 |
| 04/02/26 @ Barbourville | 20-2 |
McCreary Central came tearing into Tuesday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.5 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Metcalfe County Hornets 18-7. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 8-1 on Tuesday.
Kolton Summers made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other pitching news, AJ Egnew looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.
Back at the plate, McCreary Central got a massive performance out of Greyson Stephens, who went 1-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave Stephens a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kase Spradlin, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and one RBI.
McCreary Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.6 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 11.6.
McCreary Central's victory bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Metcalfe County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McCreary Central will challenge Williamsburg at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Metcalfe County, they will take on Cumberland County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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