For the second straight game, Hamilton will face off against Fayette County. The Aggies will head out to face off against the Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hamilton has given up an average of 8.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hamilton's last matchup with Fayette County could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Tuesday. The Aggies lost 16-3 to the Tigers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Aggies have suffered against the Tigers since March 14, 2018.
For Fayette County's part, Lukas Driver made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Driver was even better at the plate, scoring four runs while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Brayden Unger was incredible, going 3-for-6 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. He has become a key player for Fayette County: the team is 4-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 5-16 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Kason Rushing, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Fayette County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Hamilton's loss dropped their record down to 12-15. As for Fayette County, they moved to 9-17 with that victory, which also ended their five-game losing streak.
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