Mountain Heritage extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 11 on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-10. They fell 8-4 to the Draughn Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 9-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
Draughn's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-8. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Draughn's part, Nolan Ballard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Reagan Gragg was incredible, going 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyler Lange, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mountain Heritage will welcome Polk County at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolverines have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Draughn, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against East Rutherford at 6:30 p.m. The Cavaliers will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight.
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