For the second straight game, Bardstown will face off against Washington County. The Tigers will square off against the Commanders at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
On Friday, Bardstown came up short against Washington County and fell 8-3.
For Washington County's part, Lance Coulter made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over 6.2 innings pitched. Coulter also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Washington County is 5-2 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 6-12 otherwise. Coulter was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Jontate Smith was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Jackson Carney also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Washington County is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-14 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Bardstown, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 16 of their last 17 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-21 record this season.
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