Henry County's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They walked away with a 7-2 win over the Huntingdon Mustangs. The Patriots haven't had any issues with the Mustangs recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Irelynn Beecham spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Reed Jackson, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Madaline Moroni was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Patriots
| 04/13/26 vs Huntingdon | 38.5% |
| 04/09/26 vs Dickson County | 19.2% |
| 03/27/26 @ Lexington | 29% |
| 03/24/26 @ Dickson County | 34.3% |
| 03/20/26 vs Tolono Unity | 27.6% |
| + 2 more games |
Henry County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2025.
Henry County's win bumped their record up to 10-4. As for Huntingdon, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season.
Henry County will challenge Clarksville at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Patriots' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Huntingdon, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Milan at 5:00 p.m.
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