Daniel Boone came out on top against Cocke County on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run first inning. The Trailblazers took their game against the Fighting Cocks 5-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Trailblazers also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2021.
Ty Moore was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Moore was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Spencer Hill looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Justice Kitto, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kaleb Ray, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Daniel Boone's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Cocke County, they now have a losing record of 1-2-1.
Coming up, Daniel Boone will venture away from home to face off against Jefferson County at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Patriots will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Trailblazers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cocke County, they will host Austin-East at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The matchup will give the Fighting Cocks their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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