The Knox County Eagles will venture away from home to challenge the Westran Hornets at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Scotland County hit Knox County with a four-run sixth inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Eagles lost 10-2 to the Tigers. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Eagles couldn't push the score so high this time.
Meanwhile, Westran can bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Putnam County, sneaking past 4-2.
Gage Adler made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off seven hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. He also put up an RBI, which was his first of the season.
Adler wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hampton Summers, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI. Those RBI were Summers' first of the season.
Westran's record is now 4-6. As for Knox County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-8.
Knox County might still be hurting after the 13-0 defeat they got from Westran when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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