It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Bluegrass United ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They skirted past the Casey County Rebels 8-7.
Bailey Hawkins
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Bailey Hawkins made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Caeden Brothers was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Bluegrass United's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-2 (and 2-9 when he doesn't). Batman (Brayden) Hawkins was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Bluegrass United's win bumped their record up to 6-11. As for Casey County, their defeat was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 7-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bluegrass United will face off against Burgin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Casey County, they will challenge Pulaski County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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