North Hardin extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 8-13 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Central Hardin Bruins. That's two games in a row now that the Trojans have lost by just one run.
Sawyer Elms was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out eight batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk).
On the hitting side, North Hardin saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Marian Jaudon, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI.
As for Central Hardin, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 10th.
On Central Hardin's side, Carson Nichols spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up eight Ks. Nichols has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Chase Price, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
Coming up, North Hardin will take on Elizabethtown at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Trojans' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Central Hardin, they will challenge John Hardin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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