After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Trigg County brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They were the clear victor by an 11-2 margin over the Mayfield Cardinals on Thursday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for Trigg County's hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Chase Hampton was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Hampton was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Haydon Reynolds, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Aidon Butts, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Trigg County's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-14. As for Mayfield, their loss was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-20.
Trigg County will head out on the road to challenge Lyon County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Lyon County's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Trigg County's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mayfield, they will head out on the road to square off against Ballard Memorial at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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