In what's become a running theme this season, Madisonville-North Hopkins gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Hopkins County Central Storm a 15-0 shutout. With that victory, Madisonville-North Hopkins brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Xzavier Martin was a standout: he scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Louie Ampry, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances.
Madisonville-North Hopkins' win bumped their record up to 10-13. As for Hopkins County Central, their loss dropped their record down to 8-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Madisonville-North Hopkins will challenge Henderson County at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Madisonville-North Hopkins is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Hopkins County Central, they will head out on the road to face off against Crittenden County at 5:45 p.m. on Friday. Hopkins County Central is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road.
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