Rockcastle County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They suffered a tough 10-0 loss at the hands of the Pulaski County Maroons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rockcastle County of the 10-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Pulaski County's part, Mason Acton and Chance Todd were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Acton kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Meanwhile, Todd tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Acton scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Todd scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Chase Farmer was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Wessen Falin, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Rockcastle County's loss dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Pulaski County, they pushed their record up to 7-5 with that victory, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.
Rockcastle County will take on South Laurel at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Pulaski County, they will head out on the road to challenge Madison Southern at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pulaski County's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Madison Southern's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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