After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Unicoi County, Johnson County was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They walked away with a 5-1 victory over the Holston Cavaliers. The win was some much needed relief for the Longhorns as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Ezzy Barr spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ella Icenhour, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That triple was her first of the season. Clara Wilson was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
The victory got Johnson County back to even at 3-3.
Looking ahead, Johnson County will take on Unaka at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Holston, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Rye Cove at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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