Bluegrass United took a eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Christian Educational Consortium, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bluehawks came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cougars on Saturday, sneaking past 5-3. The win was nothing new for the Bluehawks as they're now sitting on three straight.
John Byrd
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John Byrd was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Bluegrass United is 2-1 when Byrd allows one or fewer hits, but 2-7 otherwise. Byrd was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caeden Brothers, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of Bluegrass United's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 3-1 (and 1-7 when he doesn't). Nathan Samples also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Bluegrass United's victory bumped their record up to 4-8. As for Christian Educational Consortium, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-11.
Looking ahead, Bluegrass United will challenge Bethlehem at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Christian Educational Consortium, they will take on Shelby County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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