After flying high against Northeast last Thursday, Hopkinsville came back down to earth. The Tigers lost 10-4 to the Eagles on Friday. The Tigers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Eagles earlier this season, when they won 14-4.
Hopkinsville saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chase Fort, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. That stolen base was Fort's first of the season. Another was Layton Lindsey, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
Hopkinsville has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season. As for Northeast, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-14 record this season.
Hopkinsville will head out on the road to face off against University Heights at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Blazers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Tigers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Northeast, they will challenge West Creek on Monday. The Eagles are facing the Coyote at the right time seeing as the Coyote are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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