Cocke County scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Cosby Eagles with a sharp 21-1 victory. The win was some much needed relief for Cocke County as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Trent Leas and Sway Holt made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Leas tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Holt tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Leas scored two runs while going 1-for-4, while Holt scored two runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Carson Hopson was a standout: he went 3-for-3 with three doubles, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylos Thomas, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2.
Cocke County's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-12. As for Cosby, their loss was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-8.
Cocke County will take on Seymour at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Cocke County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season. As for Cosby, they will head out on the road to face off against Washburn at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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