Owen County had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Eminence on Thursday. Owen County put the hurt on Eminence with a sharp 8-1 win. The Rebels' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Connor Dezarn made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Nathan Kemper
| 03/27/25 vs Eminence | 4 |
| 05/11/24 vs Williamstown | 2 |
| 04/25/24 vs Carroll County | 2 |
| 05/21/24 vs Gallatin County | 1 |
| 05/16/24 vs Williamstown | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nathan Kemper, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Bryson Tirey was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
The victory got Owen County back to even at 2-2. As for Eminence, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Owen County will face off against Ludlow at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Owen County's pitchers better be ready for this one: Ludlow has averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Eminence, they will take on Williamstown at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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