Booneville is 2-8 against Kossuth since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Blue Devils will host the Aggies at 7:00 p.m. Booneville has given up an average of 6.5 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Booneville came up short against Ripley on Friday, falling 14-2.
Maddox Burns was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 5.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits.
At the plate, Knox Houston was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Bennett Geno, who went 2-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Kossuth didn't have quite enough to beat Germantown on Wednesday and fell 5-4.
Landon Huddleston was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Ayden Wilbanks and Ethan Killough did some serious damage despite the final result: Wilbanks went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base, while Killough went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Booneville's defeat dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Kossuth, their loss dropped their record down to 9-3.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Booneville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .463. However, it's not like Kossuth struggles in that department as they've averaged .434. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Booneville came up short against Kossuth when the teams last played back in March of 2025, falling 14-10. Can the Blue Devils avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
