Williamsburg had lost 26 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 1-21 to make it 27. They came up short against the Whitley County Colonels, falling 16-0. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Colonels this season, with their most recent defeat being a 15-0 loss on Wednesday.
As for Whitley County, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 22-4. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 matches by six runs or more this season.
For Whitley County's part, Clint Partin looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Partin has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Whitley County let Henry Bowling and RJ Osborne run wild. Bowling went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Osborne went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave Bowling a new career-high. Another player making a difference was EJ Allen, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Williamsburg will host McCreary Central at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Yellow Jackets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Whitley County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Harlan County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Colonels are facing the Black Bears at the right time seeing as the Black Bears are stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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