Hopkinsville won the last time they faced Fort Campbell and things went their way on Thursday too. The Tigers blew past the Falcons 11-0. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for the Tigers this season.
Gavin Mitchell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two doubles. Those doubles were his first of the season.
Gavin Powell
| 04/17/25 @ Fort Campbell | 3 |
| 04/10/25 vs Northeast | 2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Union County | 2 |
| 04/15/24 vs Fort Campbell | 2 |
| 03/25/24 @ Trigg County | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gavin Powell, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Declan Goddertz was another key player, earning one run and three stolen bases.
Hopkinsville has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games. As for Fort Campbell, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season.
Hopkinsville will have a chance to go back-to-back against Fort Campbell: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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