Union County had lost five straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 6-11 to make it six. They lost 12-1 to the Henderson County Colonels. The Braves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Colonels apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Caleb Carr was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. Grayson Odaniel also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
As for Henderson County, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.6 runs over those games.
On Henderson County's side, Maddox Golday tossed a big game, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Golday has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Henderson County got a massive performance out of Maxton Meadows, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Corben Throgmorton, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Union County will venture away from home to square off against Caldwell County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Braves' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Henderson County, they will head out on the road to take on Trigg County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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