It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but North Hardin ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Bardstown Tigers 8-7. The Trojans haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Colin Hamilton
| 05/15/26 @ Bardstown | 14 |
| 04/27/26 @ Fairdale | 3 |
| 04/21/26 @ Elizabethtown | 0 |
| 04/14/26 @ John Hardin | 14 |
Colin Hamilton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 14 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. He has become a key player for North Hardin: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least three RBI, but 12-18 otherwise.
Hamilton wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hudson Riffle, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. North Hardin is undefeated when Riffle posts two or more runs, but 12-19 otherwise.
North Hardin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .525. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bardstown only posted an OBP of .385.
North Hardin's victory bumped their record up to 15-19. As for Bardstown, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 18 of their last 19 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-23 record this season.
North Hardin will take on Elizabethtown at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Bardstown does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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