It was a proper cat-fight when Wirt County took on Tug Valley on Saturday. The Tigers came out on top against the Panthers by a score of 7-2. This was payback for the Tigers, who suffered a 9-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Mason Boice spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Dylan Hutchinson was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Alex Bevel, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one double.

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| 04/11/26 - Home | 5-3 W |
| 04/11/26 - Home | 7-2 W |
| 04/06/24 - Away | 0-9 L |
| 04/06/24 - Away | 2-3 L |
| 04/16/22 - Away | 7-5 W |
| 04/16/22 - Away | 4-5 L |
The win got Wirt County back to even at 5-5. As for Tug Valley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Wirt County beat the Panthers by a score of 5-3 later that day.
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